Photo: Shutterstock Singapore Airlines, one of the best in the world of aviation, is joining the list of airlines restricting portable chargers (power banks) on its flights due to fears of lithium batteries catching fire.
The company announced that it will implement the updated guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) regarding the carriage of portable batteries, effective Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
According to the company's announcement on X, customers will be allowed to carry a maximum of two portable batteries on the flight. Customers are responsible for disposing of additional batteries before the flight.
Also, batteries up to 100Wh can be carried without prior approval, while batteries between 100Wh and 160Wh require prior approval from the company, and batteries over 160Wh are not allowed on the plane.
Singapore Airlines has also stated that portable batteries must only be packed in carry-on luggage and are not allowed in checked luggage. They must be stored in accessible places, such as in a pocket behind the seat or under the seat. Batteries will not be stored in the aircraft's overhead compartments.
For safety reasons, the company further says, portable batteries are prohibited from being charged using the power outlets or USB ports in the seat and from being used to charge personal devices during the flight.
"The safety of our customers and crew is our top priority," says Singapore Airlines.
The popular travel item is becoming a safety challenge in the air, with the lithium batteries in it leading to stricter global procedures, as well as a wave of bans and restrictions from airlines. Prior to Singapore Airlines, several major airlines in the world, including Lufthansa, Emirates, and Qantas had already announced the implementation of this directive.