India, Oct. 1 -- Travellers flying with Emirates will no longer be able to use power banks during flights. The airline has introduced a new rule, effective October 1, 2025, that bans passengers from using these devices while onboard.

According to the regulation, each passenger may carry one power bank of up to 100 watt-hours in cabin baggage, but the device must remain switched off for the entire journey. Passengers cannot use power banks to charge their phones or tablets, nor can they recharge the power banks using in-seat outlets.

Emirates stated the decision followed a safety review. "The use of power banks has grown significantly in recent years, leading to more battery-related incidents in aviation. This measure aims to reduce such...