The Qantas Group will implement new restrictions on the use of portable power banks across all Qantas, QantasLink and Jetstar flights from December 15.
The following policies will be introduced:
- The use of power banks on board is prohibited.
- Charging of power banks on board is prohibited, including via in-seat power or USB ports.
- Customers may carry up to two power banks (each not exceeding 160 watt hours) in their cabin baggage.
- Power banks, spare batteries and personal electronic devices should be with the passenger – in the seat pocket or under the seat in front. If this is not possible, then in a nearby overhead locker.
- All power banks must display battery specifications.
- Lithium batteries that are part of a ‘smart bag’ (a bag with integrated electronic features) must be removed from the bag and taken as carry-on baggage.
- Power banks will continue to be prohibited from checked baggage.
Virgin Australia has introduced similar restrictions, which will come into force from December 1.
