The rules for carrying power banks on airplanes have become stricter. "Aeroflot" has updated the requirements for transporting portable batteries and spare lithium batteries on board. Details were disclosed by the airline's press service.
The main change is that power banks can no longer be checked in as luggage. They are only allowed in carry-on baggage. Furthermore, during taxiing, takeoff, and landing, batteries are prohibited from being used to charge devices or connected to equipment.
On board, they must be placed under the seat in front or in the seat pocket. They cannot be placed in overhead compartments. The airline has also limited the number of devices – no more than two power banks per passenger.
It is specifically emphasized that batteries must be protected from short circuits. For this, it is recommended to use original packaging or insulate the terminals.
Spare lithium batteries with a lithium content of up to 2 grams or a power of up to 100 Wh can be transported without additional approval. If the battery power is from 100 to 160 Wh or the lithium content is from 2 to 8 grams, transportation is allowed only after agreement with the airline.
Power banks and batteries with a lithium content of more than 8 grams and a power exceeding 160 Wh are prohibited for passengers to carry.
Such devices can only be sent as dangerous goods through airport cargo terminals. "Aeroflot" noted that the new rules comply with IATA and ICAO requirements introduced in 2026.
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