SEPANG, March 27, 2025 -- AirAsia has enhanced its policy to restrict the usage and charging of power banks onboard all flights, effective 1 April 2025. These measures align with global aviation safety standards to reduce the risk of battery-related incidents during flights.
Guests are encouraged to ensure their power banks comply with the airline’s policy before arriving at the airport to facilitate a smooth check-in and boarding process. Guests may only carry power banks that do not exceed 100 watt-hours (Wh) or 20,000 milliampere-hours (mAh). Power banks between 100Wh and 160Wh require airline approval at the check-in counter.
At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia
- Location
- Sepang
Key figures
- Policy effective date
- 1 April 2025
- Maximum capacity without approval
- 100 watt-hours (Wh)
- Maximum capacity without approval
- 20,000 milliampere-hours (mAh)
- Capacity requiring airline approval
- between 100Wh and 160Wh
Products and programs
For safety reasons:
- Power banks must be stored in the seat pocket or under the seat.
- Power banks are prohibited in the overhead compartment.
- Power banks are prohibited from being used throughout the flight.
- Power banks are prohibited from charging other portable electronic devices throughout the flight.
- Power banks are prohibited in checked-in baggage and must be carried in the cabin.
To ensure compliance, AirAsia will display safety reminders at check-in counters, and reinforce the policy through boarding and in-flight announcements. AirAsia remains fully committed to upholding the highest safety standards aligning with industry best practices to protect guests, crew, and aircraft from potential risks.
The airline appreciates the cooperation of all guests in adhering to these enhanced requirements as part of its continuous efforts to provide a safer and more comfortable journey for everyone.
For more information on what items are prohibited from being carried in your baggage for other carrier codes, please refer here.
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Questions around this news
Can passengers use or charge power banks during the flight?
No. The policy prohibits using power banks throughout the flight, including using them to charge other portable electronic devices. It also requires passengers to keep power banks in the seat pocket or under the seat, rather than in the overhead compartment.
Can a power bank go in checked baggage?
No. The release says power banks must be carried in the cabin and are not permitted in checked-in baggage. It also specifies where they should be kept in the cabin: in the seat pocket or under the seat, not in the overhead compartment.
When does the updated policy take effect, and how will passengers be reminded?
The policy takes effect on 1 April 2025. The airline says it will display safety reminders at check-in counters and reinforce the rules through announcements during boarding and in flight. Passengers are encouraged to check that their power banks meet the requirements before arriving at the airport.
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