CarryRules

British Airways — Power bank

British Airways rule

On person Not stated
Cabin baggage Allowed with conditions
Checked baggage Prohibited
Capacity (Wh)
0–100 Wh

2 per person Counts toward the Spare (loose) lithium batteries allowance

  • No charging other devices (In flight) Aircraft seat power supplies are reserved for charging personal electronic devices (PEDs), not power banks.
  • Not in overhead bin (All phases)
  • Must stay under supervision (In flight) Must be stored in the seat pocket or in a bag under the seat in front.
Stricter than the standard rule

Last verified Sep 18, 2026

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International baseline rule

On person Not stated
Cabin baggage Allowed with conditions

Must be carried as carry-on baggage.

Checked baggage Prohibited
Capacity (Wh)
0–100 Wh

2 per person

  • No recharging on board (In flight)
  • No charging other devices (In flight)

In effect since 2026-03-27

Last verified Sep 19, 2026

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What are British Airways rules for Power bank?

See the cabin and checked baggage limits for Power bank on British Airways below, compared with the international baseline rule.