Battery compliance verdict enginev2026.05.15
Cited battery-compliance verdicts for air travel.
Check flight battery rules before you fly.CertiWatt turns regulator, airline, manufacturer, and recall data into cited verdicts. The registry spans 129 jurisdiction profiles and 400 airline profiles: 98 airline-official, 141 market-regulator-backed, 161 IATA-baseline-backed, and 0 still in source review.
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Check a power bank
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Jurisdictions
Jurisdiction profiles; active overlays only where official sources exist
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Carriers
98 airline-official, 141 market-regulator, 161 IATA baseline, 0 review
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Devices
Device catalog records with capacity and evidence fields
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Normalized rule clauses tracked and versioned
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Power-bank model and the route. We resolve capacity, certifications, and recall status from the catalogue.
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Country regulator, airline policy, IATA baseline, and recall lookup — stricter jurisdiction wins, with both citations surfaced.
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Return an auditable verdict
Allowed, Conditional, Banned, or Insufficient — always with a primary-source citation and the next step at security.
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2026 ICAO/IATA update2026 power bank flight rulesShort-answer guide to the 2026 ICAO/IATA power-bank changes: two power banks per person, carry-on only, no in-flight recharging, and stricter airline handling.2026 quantity limitCan I bring 3 power banks on a plane?Short-answer guide to the 2026 two-power-bank limit and what to do if you planned to travel with three or more portable chargers.No in-flight rechargingCan I charge a power bank on a plane?Short-answer guide to the 2026 ban on recharging power banks from aircraft USB or seat power during flight.In-flight useCan I use a power bank during a flight?Short-answer guide to 2026 in-flight power-bank use, including charging phones, taxi/takeoff/landing restrictions, and airline discretion.100-160Wh in 2026Are 100-160Wh power banks still allowed in 2026?Short-answer guide to why the old 100-160Wh approval band is now more sensitive for power banks under 2026 ICAO/IATA guidance.Packing checklistHow to pack power banks for a flight in 2026Practical 2026 packing checklist for power banks: carry-on only, two units, under 100Wh, protected terminals, readable labels, and no in-flight recharging.Short-circuit protectionDo I need to cover power bank terminals for a flight?Short-answer guide to power-bank terminal protection, short-circuit prevention, pouches, original packaging, and carry-on packing for flights.International flightsCan I bring a power bank on an international flight in 2026?Short-answer guide to international power-bank flight rules in 2026, including IATA guidance, country overlays, airline policies, labels, and recalls.Laptop power banksCan I bring a laptop power bank on a plane?Short-answer guide to laptop-class power banks on planes, including 100Wh limits, 100-160Wh approval risk, carry-on rules, and 2026 in-flight charging restrictions.Airport refusalWhat happens if airport security confiscates my power bank?Short-answer guide to what to do if airport security refuses or confiscates a power bank, and how to avoid the same problem on the next trip.Carry-on onlyDoes a power bank need to be in carry-on in 2026?Short-answer guide to the 2026 carry-on requirement for power banks and why standalone lithium-ion chargers should never go in checked baggage.Two 20,000 mAh banksCan I bring two 20000mAh power banks on a plane?Short-answer guide to carrying two 20,000 mAh power banks under the 2026 two-power-bank rule and common country overlays.Missing label evidenceCan I bring a power bank with no label on a plane?Short-answer guide to unlabeled or unreadable power banks, missing Wh evidence, and what to prepare before airport security.Wireless power banksCan I bring a MagSafe power bank on a plane?Short-answer guide to MagSafe and wireless magnetic power banks under the 2026 ICAO/IATA power-bank rules.Power bank flight rulesCan I bring a power bank on a plane?Short answer: yes, but power banks must travel in carry-on baggage and capacity limits apply.100 Wh / 160 Wh rulePower bank Wh limits for flightsA practical guide to the 100 Wh and 160 Wh power-bank limits used by airlines and aviation regulators.Mainland China departures and transitChina 3C power bank flight ruleWhat travelers should know about China 3C marking, the June 2025 CAAC airport rule, and 2026 CCC / power-bank safety updates.China no-3C screeningCan I fly in China with a power bank that has no 3C mark?Short-answer guide to China airport screening for power banks with no 3C / CCC mark, unclear markings, and recalled model or batch risk.Under 100Wh is not enough in ChinaCan an under-100Wh power bank without 3C fly in China?Why an under-100Wh power bank may still be refused on mainland China domestic flights if the 3C mark is missing, unclear, or recall evidence applies.China domestic flight checklistChina domestic flight power bank rulesChina domestic-flight power bank checklist: readable 3C / CCC mark, no recalled model or batch, carry-on only, capacity evidence, and 2026 rule context.Romoss and China 3CRomoss power bank China 3C flight ruleBrand-intent guide for Romoss power banks on China flights: why 3C / CCC marking, exact model identity, and recall evidence matter more than brand name alone.Anker and China 3CAnker power bank China 3C flight ruleBrand-intent guide for Anker power banks on China flights, including exact model checks, 3C / CCC evidence, capacity, and recall status.Xiaomi and China 3CXiaomi power bank China 3C flight ruleBrand-intent guide for Xiaomi power banks on China flights: exact model, 3C / CCC marking, Wh, and airport-screening evidence.China airport refusalWhat if a China airport refuses my power bank for 3C?Traveler guide for China airport power-bank refusal: no 3C mark, unclear mark, recalled model or batch, disposal / storage options, and how to avoid repeat failures.20,000mAh and China 3CCan I bring a 20,000mAh power bank on a China flight?China-flight guide for 20,000mAh power banks: why the device still needs readable 3C / CCC evidence, no recall match, carry-on handling, and route-specific checks.Finding the 3C markWhere is the 3C mark on a power bank?Traveler guide to finding 3C / CCC evidence on a power bank before a China flight, including body labels, unclear marks, QR traceability context, and what not to rely on.China airport storageCan a refused power bank be stored at a China airport?Traveler guide for China airport temporary-storage or disposal options when a power bank is refused for missing 3C evidence, recall risk, capacity, or handling.Unclear 3C markCan I fly in China if the power bank 3C mark is unclear?China-flight guide for worn, scratched, faded, or unclear 3C / CCC marks on power banks and how that differs from ordinary capacity checks.Recall beats 3CCan a recalled power bank fly in China if it has 3C?China-flight guide explaining why 3C / CCC evidence does not override an active power-bank recall, model or batch recall scope, or airline / airport screening.GB 47372-2026Does GB 47372-2026 change power bank flight rules?Guide to GB 47372-2026, CCC traceability, and what the 2026 China power-bank safety standard does and does not change for travelers flying with power banks.China international flightsDo China international flights require 3C for power banks?Guide for China international departures and transit: when 3C / CCC evidence, airport screening, airline rules, and destination rules all need to be checked together.CCC QR codeDoes a CCC QR code mean my power bank can fly in China?Guide to CCC traceability QR codes, 3C / CCC marks, and why a QR code is product-certification context rather than a complete airport flight verdict.3C certificate numberCan a 3C certificate number replace the mark on a power bank?Guide for travelers who have a 3C certificate number, screenshot, or product listing but cannot find a readable 3C / CCC mark on the power bank body.Foreign-bought power banksCan a foreign-bought power bank without 3C fly in China?Guide for travelers carrying a power bank bought outside mainland China and trying to understand China airport 3C / CCC evidence risk.3C on packaging onlyIs 3C on the box enough for a China power-bank flight?Guide for power banks where the packaging, manual, or box shows 3C / CCC but the device body does not have readable certification evidence.Shopping-page evidenceCan a shopping page prove 3C for a China power-bank flight?Guide for travelers using an e-commerce listing, screenshot, or seller page to prove a power bank has 3C / CCC before a China flight.Two power banks in ChinaCan I bring two power banks on a China flight if both have 3C?China flight guide for travelers carrying two power banks: 3C / CCC evidence, Wh limits, airline quantity rules, recalls, and carry-on handling.Checked luggage in ChinaCan a 3C power bank go in checked luggage on a China flight?China flight guide explaining why 3C / CCC evidence does not make checked luggage acceptable for spare lithium power banks.Onboard charging in ChinaCan I charge or use a 3C power bank during a China flight?China flight guide for onboard use and charging questions after a power bank has readable 3C / CCC evidence.Thailand-specific battery ruleThailand 20,000 mAh power bank ruleThailand can apply a stricter 20,000 mAh cap to power banks, even when watt-hours appear below common global limits.South Korea and Korean carriersKorea power bank flight rulesSouth Korea and Korean carriers can apply extra power-bank handling restrictions after the Air Busan battery-fire incident.Checked baggage ruleCan power banks go in checked luggage?Power banks are spare lithium batteries and should not be placed in checked luggage on commercial flights.Label and model evidenceWhat if my power bank has no Wh label?A missing or unreadable Wh label can make a power bank harder to clear at airport security.Recall-aware verdictsRecalled power banks on flightsA recalled power bank can be unsafe or banned even when its capacity is under the usual flight limits.Serial-aware recall checkPower bank recall serial number checkHow to use a power-bank model and serial number to understand affected, not-affected, and unknown recall outcomes before a flight.Anker A1263 recall checkCan I bring Anker A1263 on a plane?A model-specific answer for Anker PowerCore 10000 A1263 recall status, flight risk, and what travelers should do before airport security.Anker A1647 recall checkAnker A1647 recalled power bank flight rulesA model-specific recall-aware flight answer for Anker A1647 Power Bank 20000mAh 22.5W Built-In USB-C Cable.Anker A1652 recall checkAnker A1652 MagGo recall flight rulesA model-specific recall-aware flight answer for Anker MagGo Power Bank 10000mAh 7.5W Stand, model A1652.Anker A1681 recall checkAnker A1681 Zolo recall flight rulesA model-specific recall-aware flight answer for Anker Zolo A1681 20K built-in USB-C and Lightning cable power banks.Anker A1689 recall checkAnker A1689 power bank recall airplaneA recall-aware airplane travel answer for Anker Zolo A1689 20K 30W Built-In USB-C Cable power banks.INIU BI-B41 recall checkINIU BI-B41 recall flight rulesA serial-aware recall flight answer for INIU BI-B41 power banks, including affected serial batches and ordinary flight-rule fallback.Casely E33A recall checkCasely E33A power bank recall flightA model-specific flight answer for Casely Power Pod E33A recall status, carry-on risk, and official recall evidence.
Capacity and limits
BrowseCommon travel size20,000 mAh power banks for flightsA 20,000 mAh power bank is usually about 74 Wh at 3.7 V, so it is normally under the 100 Wh threshold.Laptop-class travel banks25,000 mAh power banks for flightsMany 25,000 mAh power banks are around 92.5 Wh at 3.7 V, usually below 100 Wh but close enough to check the printed label.Near 100 Wh27,000 mAh power banks for flights27,000 mAh models are often designed to sit just under 100 Wh, but the exact Wh label matters.Over common airline limits30,000 mAh power banks for flightsA 30,000 mAh power bank is usually about 111 Wh at 3.7 V, which commonly requires airline approval and may be refused on some trips.Generally allowed bandPower banks under 100 WhPower banks at or below 100 Wh are generally allowed in carry-on baggage without prior airline approval.Airline approval bandPower banks from 100 Wh to 160 WhPower banks above 100 Wh and up to 160 Wh usually require airline approval and are often limited to two units per passenger.
Popular checks
CatalogRoute verdictAnker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K) on Cathay Pacific from China88.8 Wh · 24000 mAh · CXRoute verdictAnker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K) on Singapore Airlines from Singapore88.8 Wh · 24000 mAh · SQRoute verdictAnker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K) on Thai Airways from Thailand88.8 Wh · 24000 mAh · TGRoute verdictAnker 337 Power Bank (PowerCore 26K) on Thai Airways from Thailand96.5 Wh · 26800 mAh · TGRoute verdictAnker 747 Power Bank (PowerCore 26K for Laptop) on United Airlines from United States94.7 Wh · 25600 mAh · UARoute verdictAnker 747 Power Bank (PowerCore 26K for Laptop) on Lufthansa from European Union94.7 Wh · 25600 mAh · LHRoute verdictAnker Prime Power Bank (27K, 250W) on Delta Air Lines from United States100.0 Wh · 27650 mAh · DLRoute verdictAnker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W) on Emirates from UAE99.8 Wh · 26250 mAh · EKRoute verdictAnker 548 Power Bank (PowerCore Reserve 192Wh) on American Airlines from United States192.0 Wh · 60000 mAh · AARoute verdictAnker 548 Power Bank (PowerCore Reserve 192Wh) on Singapore Airlines from Singapore192.0 Wh · 60000 mAh · SQRoute verdictAnker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) (Recalled) on Korean Air from South Korea37.0 Wh · 10000 mAh · KERoute verdictAnker PowerCore 10000 Power Bank (Model A1263, recalled) on American Airlines from United States37.0 Wh · 10000 mAh · AARoute verdictAnker Power Bank 20000mAh 22.5W Built-In USB-C Cable (Model A1647, recalled) on Delta Air Lines from United States74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · DLRoute verdictAnker MagGo Power Bank 10000mAh 7.5W Stand (Model A1652, recalled) on Singapore Airlines from Singapore37.0 Wh · 10000 mAh · SQRoute verdictAnker Zolo Power Bank (20K, Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cable) on Korean Air from South Korea74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · KERoute verdictAnker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C Cable) on Korean Air from South Korea74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · KERoute verdictINIU BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A) on American Airlines from United States37.0 Wh · 10000 mAh · AARoute verdictINIU BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A) on Korean Air from South Korea37.0 Wh · 10000 mAh · KERoute verdictCasely Power Pod 5000mAh Wireless Portable Power Bank (Model E33A, recalled) on American Airlines from United States18.5 Wh · 5000 mAh · AARoute verdictBaseus Amblight Power Bank 65W 30000mAh on Cathay Pacific from China111.0 Wh · 30000 mAh · CXRoute verdictBaseus Amblight Power Bank 65W 30000mAh on Thai Airways from Thailand111.0 Wh · 30000 mAh · TGRoute verdictBaseus Star-Lord Power Bank 22.5W 30000mAh on AirAsia from Malaysia111.0 Wh · 30000 mAh · AKRoute verdictBaseus Star-Lord Power Bank 22.5W 30000mAh on Cebu Pacific from Philippines111.0 Wh · 30000 mAh · 5JRoute verdictCUKTECH CUKTECH 30 Power Bank 40000mAh 300W on Air China from China144.0 Wh · 40000 mAh · CARoute verdictXiaomi Mi Power Bank 3 Pro (20000) on China Eastern from China74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · MURoute verdictXiaomi 18W Power Bank 30000mAh on Air China from China111.0 Wh · 30000 mAh · CARoute verdictXiaomi 33W Power Bank 20000mAh (Integrated Cable) on Thai Airways from Thailand74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · TGRoute verdictXiaomi 212W HyperCharge Power Bank 25000 on Singapore Airlines from Singapore90.8 Wh · 25000 mAh · SQRoute verdictUGREEN Nexode 145W 25000 (PB205) on Cathay Pacific from Thailand90.0 Wh · 25000 mAh · CXRoute verdictUGREEN Nexode Power Bank 25000mAh 200W with Smart Digital Display on EVA Air from Taiwan90.0 Wh · 25000 mAh · BRRoute verdictUGREEN Nexode Power Bank 25000mAh 165W with Built-in Cables on Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong SAR90.0 Wh · 25000 mAh · CXRoute verdictZendure SuperTank Pro 26800mAh 100WPD Portable Power Bank on ANA from Japan96.5 Wh · 26800 mAh · NHRoute verdictBelkin Laptop Power Bank 25K on British Airways from UK92.5 Wh · 25000 mAh · BARoute verdictINIU B64 140W Fast Charging Power Bank 27000mAh on Japan Airlines from Japan99.9 Wh · 27000 mAh · JLRoute verdictINIU Cougar P64 140W Fast Charging Power Bank 25000mAh on Korean Air from South Korea92.5 Wh · 25000 mAh · KERoute verdictRAVPower RP-PB232 (30000 mAh PD 90W) on Japan Airlines from Japan108.9 Wh · 30000 mAh · JLRoute verdictRAVPower RP-PB058 (26800 mAh PD 30W) on United Airlines from United States99.2 Wh · 26800 mAh · UARoute verdictSHARGE HyperTower 170 Power Bank (25K) on Emirates from UAE92.5 Wh · 25000 mAh · EKRoute verdictAnker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables) on United Airlines from United States90.0 Wh · 25000 mAh · UARoute verdictAnker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables) on Air Canada from Canada90.0 Wh · 25000 mAh · ACRoute verdictAnker Prime Power Bank (20K, 220W) on Singapore Airlines from Singapore72.4 Wh · 20100 mAh · SQRoute verdictAnker Zolo Power Bank (20K, Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cable) on Scoot from Singapore74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · TRRoute verdictBaseus Adaman Metal Digital Display Power Bank 65W 20000mAh on Malaysia Airlines from Malaysia74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · MHRoute verdictBaseus EnerCore CR11 Power Bank with Retractable Cable 20000mAh 100W on Qatar Airways from Qatar74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · QRRoute verdictBaseus PicoGo AC22 Ultra Mini Power Bank with Built-in Cable 20000mAh 45W on Vietnam Airlines from Vietnam74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · VNRoute verdictCUKTECH CUKTECH 20 Power Bank 25000mAh 210W on Air China from China90.0 Wh · 25000 mAh · CARoute verdictCUKTECH CUKTECH 25 Power Bank SE on China Eastern from China90.0 Wh · 25000 mAh · MURoute verdictXiaomi 212W HyperCharge Power Bank 25000 on Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong SAR90.8 Wh · 25000 mAh · CXRoute verdictXiaomi 67W Power Bank 20000 (Integrated Cable) on Air China from China74.4 Wh · 20000 mAh · CARoute verdictXiaomi Power Bank 20000 (Integrated Cable) on VietJet Air from Vietnam74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · VJRoute verdictUGREEN 200W Power Bank 25000mAh Fast Charging Built-in Cable on Singapore Airlines from Australia90.0 Wh · 25000 mAh · SQRoute verdictUGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 165W with Retractable USB-C Cable on China Airlines from Taiwan72.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · CIRoute verdictBelkin BoostCharge Pro 3-Port Laptop Power Bank 20K on British Airways from UK74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · BARoute verdictBelkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 2.5K on American Airlines from United States9.3 Wh · 2500 mAh · AARoute verdictINIU Cougar P63 100W High Capacity Laptop Power Bank 25000mAh on Asiana Airlines from South Korea92.5 Wh · 25000 mAh · OZRoute verdictINIU Carry P51L-E2 45W USB-C Portable Charger 20000mAh on Garuda Indonesia from Indonesia74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · GARoute verdictRAVPower AF-PB009 Upgraded 20000mAh 65W 4-Port PD Fast Charging Power Bank on Delta Air Lines from United States74.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · DLRoute verdictZendure SuperMini 20+ on Japan Airlines from Japan77.0 Wh · 20000 mAh · JL