{"id":177696,"date":"2025-08-08T13:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=177696"},"modified":"2025-08-08T16:05:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T16:05:15","slug":"emirates-bans-use-of-power-banks-onboard-starting-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/08\/emirates-bans-use-of-power-banks-onboard-starting-october.html","title":{"rendered":"Emirates Bans Use of Power Banks Onboard Starting October"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Beginning on October 1, 2025, <strong>Emirates<\/strong> will implement changes to its safety regulations regarding the use of<strong> power banks <\/strong>during flights. The airline will allow passengers to carry a single portable device with a capacity of less than 100 Wh, but they will not be permitted to use it to charge other devices or recharge it via the aircraft\u2019s power outlets while onboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company emphasizes that these devices, designed to supply power to mobile phones, tablets, laptops, or cameras, must meet specific requirements to be transported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conditions for Carrying a Power Bank on Emirates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new rules state that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only one power bank with a capacity under 100 Wh is allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They cannot be used to charge personal devices during the flight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recharging them using the aircraft\u2019s power supply is prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They must display visible capacity information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They cannot be stored in overhead compartments; they must be placed in the seat pocket or a bag under the seat in front.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They remain banned in checked luggage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/08\/emirates-adds-fourth-daily-flight-between-dubai-and-london-gatwick.html\">Emirates Adds Fourth Daily Flight Between Dubai and London Gatwick<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason Behind Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Emirates explains that this decision follows a comprehensive safety review, driven by the increased use of power banks and a rise in incidents involving lithium batteries in the global aviation industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These devices typically contain lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries, which store energy through the flow of ions between electrodes via an electrolyte. If overcharged or damaged, they can enter &#8220;thermal runaway&#8221;\u2014an uncontrollable temperature increase that may lead to fires, explosions, or the release of toxic gases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While modern phones and other advanced devices feature slow-charging systems to prevent overcharging, many basic power banks lack this protection, increasing the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety as a Core Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The measure aims to significantly reduce risks by prohibiting their use in-flight and requiring them to be stored in accessible locations, allowing crew to respond quickly to any incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emirates underscores that safety is one of its fundamental values and that these actions are part of its ongoing commitment to protecting passengers and crew at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-topics\">Related Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-grid uagb-post-grid  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