New safety rules for power banks on board Edelweiss

Edelweiss, together with the Lufthansa Group, will introduce new rules for carrying and using power banks on board on January 15, 2026, thereby increasing the safety of passengers and crew. Due to the lithium batteries used in power banks, there is a potential fire risk in the event of a malfunction.

In the future, charging electronic devices such as mobile phones or tablets using power banks during flights will not be permitted. A maximum of two power banks may be carried per passenger. Storage in the overhead compartment is not allowed. Power banks must either be carried on the person or stored in the seat pocket or as hand luggage under the seat in front. Transport in checked baggage remains prohibited. This regulation is based on the current recommendations of the international aviation organizations EASA, FAA, IATA, and ICAO.

The key regulations at a glance:

• Maximum two power banks per person
• Charging via power banks on board is not permitted.
• Charging power banks via an on-board power source is not permitted.
• Use for the supply of essential medical equipment remains permitted.
• Storage in the overhead compartment is not permitted; transport is only allowed in hand luggage under the seat, in the seat pocket, or on the body.
• Maximum battery capacity: 100 Wh
• For power banks with a capacity between 100 Wh and a maximum of 160 Wh, permission from Edelweiss is required to take them along.
• Similar regulations also apply to e-cigarettes.

Further information regarding bringing electronic devices can be found at flyedelweiss.com .