Power banks are great travel companions because they replenish the battery life of phones several times. Many would prefer to carry power banks wherever they go. People also want to bring a power bank on flight to ensure that they will not be left with a phone with no charge. Airlines have different regulations when it comes to having a power bank on your luggage. In this article, questions will be answered about power banks and airplanes, particularly, the size of the Anker power bank allowed on planes.
Airline Regulations for Anker Power Bank Size
Around 27000mAh according to FAA rules
The Federal Aviation Administration or FAA is the operations arm of the US Department of Transportation. It makes sure that airplane flights are as safe as possible. In this regard, you must know that carrying a power bank on flight is allowed. According to their site, power banks, cell phone battery charging cases, batteries, external batteries, and portable rechargers are allowed to be in flight but they must be in the carry-on baggage only. In terms of size limits, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are limited to 100 watt-hours per battery or around 27000mAh in terms of power bank-rated capacity. Most airlines would allow up to two spare large lithium-ion batteries which are 101 to 160 watt-hours. Batteries that are for personal use are allowed but those that are for sale or distribution are prohibited.
Airline approval
The rules stated above are observed by several airlines and they cover both local and international flights. But you have to remember that each airline still has a set of rules to follow. The representative will still give the approval that you can carry your power bank on the airplane. You also have to remember that the maximum allowed number of power banks is two. If you need to carry a bigger power bank size, you will have to ask the approval of the airline as well. These safety precautions ensure that the passenger cabin and the whole airplane are protected from the risk of possible fires and other accidents that may be caused by electronic devices.
List of Anker power banks allowed
Having 27,000mAh as the basis for power bank sizes allowed on flights, you can carry these Anker power banks that are rated at around 27K – Anker 737 and Anker 337. You can also bring your Anker power banks that are between 10,000mAh to 21,000mAh. These include your Anker MagGo power bank, Anker Prime, Anker 633, Anker 733, Anker 325, Anker 533, Anker PowerCore, Anker 334, and Anker 313. If you have Anker products that have 10,000mAh or below, you can certainly bring these accessories. Anker power banks that are below 10,000mAh are the Anker 622, Anker 621, Anker Nano power bank, and Anker MagGo 6.6k. All of these power banks can be placed on your carry-on luggage throughout the flight.
Conclusion
Airlines need to have regulations on the use of electronic devices in order to protect passengers. But they also want to provide the best experience for people so that their travels will be as smooth and as convenient as possible. When carrying a power bank on flight on both domestic and international travels, you need to check the regulations set by the airlines. You also need to consider the country’s laws when it comes to power banks. Generally, it is safe to bring your power banks as long as you comply with the rules set before, during, and after the flight. Your Anker power banks will be allowed for your use so that you can travel with a fully charged mobile device.
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