A power bank can be one of the most useful things in your hand luggage – but there are important rules to know before reaching the airport.

Your boarding pass is on your phone. Your hotel confirmation is in your inbox. You still need directions when you land – and suddenly, your battery turns red.

It’s a familiar travel problem and exactly the kind of moment that proves the value of a genuinely useful product. A power bank can be one of the most important things in your hand luggage, but lithium batteries are subject to specific aviation rules.

Can you take a power bank on a plane?

Yes, in most cases – but it needs to be packed correctly. Current UK Civil Aviation Authority guidance states that power banks must be carried in the aircraft cabin and should never be placed in checked luggage.

☑️ The quick answer:

Keep your power bank in your cabin bag, check its Watt-hour rating and always confirm your airline’s individual policy before travelling.

6 rules to remember
before flying:

Rule 1:  Keep it in your hand luggage.

If your cabin bag is placed in the hold at the gate, remove the power bank first.

Rule 2: Check the Watt-hour rating.

Power banks up to 100Wh can generally be carried without airline approval.

Rule 3: Carry no more than two.

Current CAA guidance allows a maximum of two power banks per passenger.

Rule 4: Charge it before leaving home.

Arrive with both your phone and power bank ready for the journey.

Rule 5: Do not recharge it during the flight.

Keep it switched off and stored somewhere accessible while onboard.

Rule 6: Check the airline’s own rules.

Additional restrictions may apply, particularly on international routes.

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Why product
safety matters

Not every power bank offers the same level of reassurance. Xtorm places safety at the centre of its product design, with a six-layer safety check covering temperature control, overload protection, secured power management, short-circuit protection, battery-cell quality and energy efficiency.

☑️ Choosing the
right product

A.D. can help identify the most appropriate capacity, charging speed and branding option for your audience – without overlooking travel requirements.

A branded product that earns its place

The best branded merchandise solves a real problem. An Xtorm power bank can be used during business travel, on the daily commute, at an event or while exploring an unfamiliar city. Every time the recipient reaches for it, the company that gave it to them is seen again. That makes it more than another technology gift. It becomes associated with convenience, reliability and thoughtful planning.

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From employee travel packs to event merchandise and customer gifts, we can help you find branded technology people will genuinely use.

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Travel guidance can change. Always check the latest CAA information and your airline’s individual policy before flying.