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China Airlines
Power bank rules.

The published policy, its sources and the questions still worth asking.

Latest source read 25 Oct 2026Record reviewed 27 Oct 2026What these dates mean ↗

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Power banks per passenger
2
Over 100 to 160 Wh
Not accepted above 100 Wh
Recorded policy effective from
Not recorded
Checked baggage
Power banks stay in cabin baggage

Carry, use and store

  • Cabin baggage: protect terminals and follow crew storage instructions
  • Charging a device from it: not allowed
  • Charging it from seat power: not allowed
  • Overhead bin: advised against our reading
  • Checked bag: not allowed

Read the airline’s wording

Power banks and spare lithium batteries are strictly prohibited from use and charging throughout our flights.

Where interpretation is involved

  • overhead bin: China Airlines writes 'It is recommended that you do not store power banks in overhead compartments.'

Conditions to check

  • 101–160 Wh power banks: not allowed on board as baggage (dangerous goods table).
From 1 January 2027

IATA’s standard changes the over-100 Wh allowance. We have not verified this airline’s implementation for every future flight. Check the scope of the 2027 change.

Official sources

Archived evidence and its limits

These dated records may be page captures or curated excerpts. A text fingerprint identifies the saved text; it does not prove that every rule interpretation is correct. This is not an independent audit.

Ordinary power banks only. No model-level recall verification or medical-device clearance. Help correct this record.