The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced on April 6 that each passenger departing from Singapore is only allowed to carry a maximum of two power banks on board.
The new regulation takes effect from 0:01 on the 15th. 4. Passengers carrying more than the allowed quantity will have to leave their devices before boarding the flight. CAAS also emphasized that power banks are not allowed to be charged on airplanes, and recommended not to use this device to charge personal devices throughout the flight.
This move was made after a new regulation by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to update safety requirements related to carrying and using power banks on airplanes.
According to CAAS, lithium batteries in portable chargers can overheat or short circuit, causing a risk of fire and explosion and affecting flight safety. Limiting the number of devices and limiting their use is aimed at minimizing this risk.
This agency said it is coordinating with airlines and related parties to implement the regulation in a synchronous manner. Information about the new regulation will be displayed in many areas of the airport to remind passengers.
Current regulations are still maintained, including the ban on using power banks in checked baggage, limiting capacity, and requiring separate protection for each device to avoid short circuits. CAAS recommends that passengers check the separate regulations of each airline before departure.
Mr. Foong Ling Huei - Director of Flight Standards of CAAS said that the new regulations will help reduce the risk of fire and explosion on airplanes and called on passengers to comply for general safety.
Previously, Singapore Airlines and Scoot Airlines had banned the use and backup charging on aircraft from April 2025, in accordance with the regulations on dangerous goods of the International Air Transport Association.
