Lufthansa Group Bans Power Banks: Why This Major European Airline Changed Its Rules
Lufthansa Group banned power bank use on all flights, citing EASA and IATA safety recommendations due to the thermal runaway risk.
Jan 22, 20262 min
SAFETY
2 aviation articles tagged “Power Bank Ban”
Lufthansa Group banned power bank use on all flights, citing EASA and IATA safety recommendations due to the thermal runaway risk.
The Lufthansa Group banned the use and charging of power banks on all flights starting January 15, 2026, citing lithium-ion battery fire risks.
