Can I bring an Alofi portable power bank

Can a passenger carry a power bank?

Passengers may carry power banks with a rated energy not exceeding 100Wh without airline approval. Devices between 100Wh and 160Wh require prior approval from the airline, with a maximum of two power banks allowed per passenger. Devices exceeding 160Wh are strictly prohibited. ROMOSS Power Banks Under Scrutiny, Some Units Recalled

Can a foreign passenger take a power bank without a 3C label?

Notably, this regulation does not apply to foreign passengers taking international flights. If an international passenger fly into or out of China and don’t take domestic flights, it’s allowed to take power banks without 3C labels. All the power banks manufactured and sold in China after August 1, 2024 are marked with clear 3C labels.

Can you take a power bank on a plane?

TSA rules permit passengers to take a power bank on a plane but they cannot go in checked baggage, only in carry on. Power banks and portable chargers rated at 100Wh or lower can be taken on a plane without restriction. Only two power banks are permitted if between 100Wh and 160Wh. Power banks over that need prior airline approval.

Can you bring a power bank without a 3C certification?

You’ll want to double-check its label. Recently, to ensure aviation safety, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued an urgent notice: starting from June 28, passengers are prohibited from bringing power banks without a 3C certification mark, with unclear 3C labeling, or from recalled models or batches on domestic flights.

Are power banks banned in China?

Power banks without 3C certification (China Compulsory Certification) are banned for domestic flights since June 28, 2025. Notably, this regulation does not apply to foreign passengers taking international flights.

Should power banks be insulated?

Some airlines (e.g., China Airlines) require power banks to have insulated ports or be sealed in zip-lock bags, especially at Incheon Airport. IATA Recommendation: From January 1, 2026, lithium-ion batteries should not exceed 30% charge when transported by air, though this is advisory for 2025.