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Air China power bank rules: 160Wh, no use on board

Not to be used on board

Air China power bank rules: No use on board. Power banks may not be carried as checked baggage, carry-on only.

In checked bags: Power banks may not be carried as checked baggage, carry-on only. Using it on board: Power banks with a power switch must be kept switched off during the flight. Of the 99 airlines flying to Japan on this site, 77 say a power bank is not to be used on board. (Air China's official pages, checked on 3 October 2026.)

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

In checked bags
Power banks may not be carried as checked baggage, carry-on only
With approval
100–160Wh power banks require the carrier's approval to carry
Not allowed
Over 160Wh: power banks not allowed, whether carried on the person or checked
Using it on board
Power banks with a power switch must be kept switched off during the flight

Can you use a power bank on a Air China flight?

No. Power banks with a power switch must be kept switched off during the flight.

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 Air China flight?

No. Power banks with a power switch must be kept switched off during the flight.

Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on Air China?

Power banks may not be carried as checked baggage, carry-on only.

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