New Lufthansa rules for powerbanks in airplanes, max 100Wh and powerbanks must not be stowed in the overhead lockers any more.

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Ab Januar 2026 gibt es neue Regeln von der Lufthansa-Gruppe, was den Transport von Powerbanks betrifft.

Nach wie vor sind Powerbanks wegen der Explosionsgefahr nur in der Kabine aber nicht im Checked-in-Koffer erlaubt.

Neu ist, dass die Powerbanks nicht im Gepäckfach über den Sitzen verstaut werden dürfen, sondern sich entweder unter den Sitzen, in der Sitzlehnen-Tasche, im Handgepäck oder an der Person befinden und beobachtet werden müssen.

Auch das Laden und das Benutzen der Powerbank an Board ist nicht erlaubt.

Weiters gibt es eine Beschränkung von maximal 2 Powerbanks pro Person, mit einer maximalen Kapazität von 100 Wh oder 2 g LC (Lithium Content) pro Powerbank. Das entspricht 100 Tausend Milliwattstunden. Sollte also bei normalen Laptop und Handy-Akkus kein Problem sein. Bei größeren Akkus braucht man eine Genehmigung der Lufthansa.

Was sagt ihr dazu? Habt ihr beim Fliegen auch eine Powerbank mit?

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https://www.lufthansa.com/xx/en/prepare-for-your-trip/baggage/electronic-devices-and-batteries

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From January 2026, there will be new rules from the Lufthansa Group regarding the transport of power banks.

As before, power banks are only allowed in the cabin and not in checked-in luggage due to the risk of explosion.

What is new is that power banks may not be stored in the overhead compartment above the seats, but must be stored either under the seats, in the seat back pocket, in hand luggage, or on the person and must be kept under observation.

Charging and using power banks on board is also not permitted.

Furthermore, there is a restriction of a maximum of two power banks per person, with a maximum capacity of 100 Wh or 2 g LC (lithium content) per power bank. This corresponds to 100 thousand milliwatt hours. This should not be a problem for normal laptop and cell phone batteries. For larger batteries, you need permission from Lufthansa.

What do you think? Do you also take a power bank with you when you fly?

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Hatte ich bisher noch nie Probleme mit aber bin in letzter Zeit auch kaum geflogen und Lufthansa schon gar nicht.

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Better safe than sorry with lithium fires, I suppose. It’s interesting that this is becoming a standard across the whole Lufthansa group.

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Power banks is already not allowed on the airlines in my country

!BBH

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I think power banks could potentially start a fire if it is not controlled

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bah i don't think this will change much really, seems like an esageration

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I don't know if this rule is implemented in Canada yet.
If Canada does, they charge a big fee to take them on.
"Profits before people."

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I don't bring a power bank with me, but it does make sense

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