China Eastern power bank rules: Up to 2 power banks per passenger. No use on board. Power banks can only be carried in carry-on baggage (not checked).
How many: Up to 2 power banks per passenger. In checked bags: Power banks can only be carried in carry-on baggage (not checked). Using it on board: Do not charge power banks from any power source, and do not use them to charge other devices, during the flight. Where to keep it: Do not place power banks or spare lithium batteries in overhead bins. Of the 99 airlines flying to Japan on this site, 77 say a power bank is not to be used on board. (China Eastern's official pages, checked on 3 October 2026.)
China Eastern power bank rules: size, number and where to keep it
- In checked bags
- Power banks can only be carried in carry-on baggage (not checked)
- No approval needed
- 100Wh or less: allowed on flights
- With approval
- Over 100Wh up to 160Wh: allowed on flights with airline approval
- Not allowed
- Over 160Wh: prohibited on board or in checked baggage
- How many
- Up to 2 power banks per passenger
- Using it on board
- Do not charge power banks from any power source, and do not use them to charge other devices, during the flight
- Where to keep it
- Do not place power banks or spare lithium batteries in overhead bins
- Packing
- Insulate the electrodes (e.g. tape over exposed terminals) or place each battery in its own bag/case
Can you use a power bank on a China Eastern flight?
No. Do not charge power banks from any power source, and do not use them to charge other devices, during the flight.
In the airline's own words
China Eastern
Power banks can only be carried in carry-on baggage.
Official page
China Eastern(i) Power banks with a rated energy of 100 Wh or less are allowed on flights;
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 China Eastern flight?
No. Do not charge power banks from any power source, and do not use them to charge other devices, during the flight.
How many power banks can I bring on China Eastern?
Up to 2 power banks per passenger.
Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on China Eastern?
Power banks can only be carried in carry-on baggage (not checked).
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