News · 24 July 2026

Power banks must go in hand luggage to avoid flight delays

To minimize fire hazards, airports advise passengers to carry all lithium battery-powered items, such as power banks and vapes, in their hand luggage. New regulations from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) are now effective for carriers such as easyJet and Ryanair, mandating that power banks are not permitted in checked luggage.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 July 2026 at 9:46

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