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Japan Limits Power Banks to Two per Flight

4/14/2026

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  • Japan's Transport Ministry announced regulations effective April 24 restricting passengers to two power banks per flight.
  • The regulations also prohibit power banks exceeding 160 watt-hours on board.
  • Transport Minister Yasushi Kaneko announced that passengers may not use in-flight outlets to charge power banks.
  • The measures align with the International Civil Aviation Organization's recent restrictions on lithium batteries.
  • Passengers are encouraged to charge devices directly from aircraft outlets or at airports.