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Federal Aviation Authority
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- One Tech Tip: What to know about flying with lithium ion portable battery chargers
Lithium-ion power banks must be carried in carry-on luggage, not checked baggage, due to fire risks. Passengers can generally bring two power banks with up to 100 watt hours without airline approval, but larger ones require permission. Aviation authorities have tightened rules after incidents, including a 2025 Air Busan plane fire linked to lithium batteries.