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Scoot power bank rules: up to 2, 160Wh, no use on board

Not to be used on board

Scoot power bank rules: Up to 2 power banks per passenger. No use on board. Not permitted in checked baggage; carry-on only.

How many: Up to 2 power banks per passenger. In checked bags: Not permitted in checked baggage; carry-on only. Using it on board: Power banks must not be used or charged onboard during the flight. Where to keep it: Should not be placed in the overhead compartment. Of the 99 airlines flying to Japan on this site, 77 say a power bank is not to be used on board. (Scoot's official pages, checked on 3 October 2026.)

Scoot power bank rules: size, number and where to keep it

In checked bags
Not permitted in checked baggage; carry-on only
No approval needed
Up to 100Wh: allowed without special approval
With approval
100-160Wh: requires prior airline approval
How many
Up to 2 power banks per passenger
Using it on board
Power banks must not be used or charged onboard during the flight
Where to keep it
Should not be placed in the overhead compartment
Packing
Spare/loose batteries, including power banks, must be individually protected to prevent short circuit
Rule in force from
15 April 2026 (for the 2-power-bank limit)

Can you use a power bank on a Scoot flight?

No. Power banks must not be used or charged onboard during the flight.

In the airline's own words

Scoot

Power banks are not permitted in checked baggage. They must be carried in cabin baggage only and should not be placed in the overhead compartment.

Official page
Scoot

Power banks up to 100Wh are allowed without special approval.

Official page

Power banks on board: what the 99 airlines say

What the airlines say about using a power bank on board
  1. Not to be used on board77
  2. Can be used on board8
  3. Not stated on the airline's pages14

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a power bank on a Scoot flight?

No. Power banks must not be used or charged onboard during the flight.

How many power banks can I bring on Scoot?

Up to 2 power banks per passenger.

Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on Scoot?

Not permitted in checked baggage; carry-on only.

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Sources for this page

  1. Scoot: flyscoot.com/en/announcements/advisory-on-power-bank-usage-onboard
  2. Scoot: cdn.flyscoot.com/prod/docs/default-source/doc-travel-info/dangerous_go