India, Aug. 11 -- Emirates, a major international airline and one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, has announced a ban on the use of power banks onboard. Effective October 1, 2025, the new rule follows an Emirates safety review amid rising lithium battery incidents in aviation, aiming to reduce travel risks.

To better understand the change in policy and the risks associated with using power banks onboard, go through our story on why some airlines are banning power banks on flights.

Emirates bans power banks: What travellers should know

According to the policy change by Emirates, passengers will be allowed to carry one power bank onboard, provided that it is under 100 watt-hours. However, flyers will not be allowed ...