Singapore Airlines Implements New Power Bank Limits and Charging Restrictions Starting April 15, 2026

• **Quantity Limit**: Passengers may carry a maximum of two power banks per person. Excess power banks must be disposed of before the flight.
• **Capacity Limits**: Power banks up to 100Wh can be carried without prior approval. Those between 100Wh and 160Wh require prior approval from the airline. Power banks above 160Wh are prohibited.
• **Location**: Power banks must be carried in cabin baggage (not checked baggage) and kept in easily accessible locations like seat-back pockets or under the seat. They are not permitted in overhead compartments.
• **Usage**: Power banks cannot be charged using in-seat power outlets or USB ports, and passengers are advised not to use them to charge personal devices during the flight. These restrictions aim to reduce fire hazards from lithium batteries overheating or short-circuiting. Existing requirements, such as protecting power banks from short circuits, remain in effect

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is implementing updated guidelines from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regarding the carriage of power banks. These rules take effect on April 15, 2026, at 00:01 HKT for all flights departing Singapore. Key changes include: