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- Power banks per passenger
- 1
- Over 100 to 160 Wh
- Not accepted above 100 Wh
- Recorded policy effective from
- 20 Apr 2026
- 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: allowed while visible
- Charging it from seat power: not allowed
- Overhead bin: not allowed
- Checked bag: not allowed
Read the airline’s wording
Each Customer is limited to one power bank (effective April 20, 2026).
Conditions to check
- When in use it must be visible, not stored in a bag.
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
- support.southwest.com ↗ · checked 25 Oct 2026
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- support.southwest.com ↗ · saved 2026-10-25 ·
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Ordinary power banks only. No model-level recall verification or medical-device clearance. Help correct this record.