What happened
- Quantity Limit: Passengers may carry a maximum of two power banks per person. Excess power banks must be disposed of before the flight.
- Capacity Rules: 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 in cabin baggage (not checked) and kept in easily accessible locations like seat-back pockets or under the seat. They cannot be stored in overhead compartments.
- Charging Restrictions: 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 risks from lithium batteries overheating or short-circuiting. Existing rules, such as prohibiting power banks in checked baggage and requiring individual protection against 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 power banks, effective Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 00:01 HKT. Key changes for passengers departing from Singapore: