Jin Air power bank rules: Up to 2 power banks per person, 160Wh or less each. No use on board.
How many: Up to 2 power banks per person, 160Wh or less each. Using it on board: Using or charging power banks in the cabin is strictly prohibited (medical use excepted). Where to keep it: Carry on your person or store in the seatback pocket, not the overhead bin. Of the 99 airlines flying to Japan on this site, 77 say a power bank is not to be used on board. (Jin Air's official pages, checked on 2 October 2026.)
Jin Air power bank rules: size, number and where to keep it
- With approval
- Over 100Wh and up to 160Wh requires airline approval at check-in counter
- Not allowed
- Over 160Wh forbidden for transport
- How many
- Up to 2 power banks per person, 160Wh or less each
- Using it on board
- Using or charging power banks in the cabin is strictly prohibited (medical use excepted)
- Where to keep it
- Carry on your person or store in the seatback pocket, not the overhead bin
- Packing
- Individually packaged with plastic bag, protective cap, or insulating tape to prevent short circuits
Can you use a power bank on a Jin Air flight?
No. Using or charging power banks in the cabin is strictly prohibited (medical use excepted).
In the airline's own words
Jin Air
Airline approval is required to bring on board power banks and spare batteries exceeding 100 Wh and up to 160 Wh, and the combined total cannot exceed 2.
Official page
Jin AirRegardless of capacity, power banks are allowed to be brought on board up to a maximum of 2 per person, limited to products of 160 Wh or less.
Official page
Power banks on board: what the 99 airlines say
- Not to be used on board77
- Can be used on board8
- Not stated on the airline's pages14
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a power bank on a Jin Air flight?
No. Using or charging power banks in the cabin is strictly prohibited (medical use excepted).
How many power banks can I bring on Jin Air?
Up to 2 power banks per person, 160Wh or less each.
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