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
- 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 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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