Lufthansa Group joins carriers such as Emirates and Qantas in stopping the use of power banks in flight.

The number of airlines restricting power bank usage is growing across the globe in response to incidents caused by malfunctioning electronics.

Lufthansa Group, which includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Eurowings, ITA Airways and Swiss International Air Lines, became the latest to introduce new rules on 15 January.

Flyers are limited to two power banks per person, and usage in-flight, including charging using on-board power sockets, has been banned.

So what are the rules, and which airlines are clamping down on passengers bringing these small but potentially dangerous devices on board?

Source: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/19/some-airlines-are-banning-power-banks-on-flights-heres-what-travellers-need-to-know