Air Canada power bank rules, 2026.
Air Canada's lithium rules, plain. Carry-on only, 100 Wh standard, two spares to 160 Wh with approval.
Carry-on only, 100 Wh standard.
Personal electronic devices and spare lithium-ion cells or battery packs under 100 Wh each are permitted in carry-on baggage only. A maximum of two individually protected spare lithium-ion batteries between 100 Wh and 160 Wh may be carried per passenger in carry-on baggage, pending Air Canada’s approval.
What matters.
Under 100 Wh
Standard threshold. The Clutch Pro is ≈18.5 Wh.
100–160 Wh needs approval
Get airline sign-off in advance if your bank is in this range.
Carry-on only
Lithium batteries are never allowed in checked baggage.
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Shop the Clutch ProFrequently asked
Is the Clutch Pro allowed on Air Canada?
Yes. The Clutch Pro is approximately 18.5 Wh (5,000 mAh × 3.7V), well under the 100 Wh carry-on limit every major airline uses.
Can I put a power bank in checked luggage?
No. Lithium-ion batteries must always travel in carry-on luggage. This is an FAA, EASA, CAA, and ICAO rule — no airline allows it.
How do I convert mAh to Wh?
Wh = (mAh ÷ 1000) × voltage. For lithium-ion power banks, voltage is typically 3.7V. So 5,000 mAh ≈ 18.5 Wh, 10,000 mAh ≈ 37 Wh, 27,000 mAh ≈ 100 Wh.
What if my power bank is over 100 Wh?
Power banks between 100–160 Wh require airline approval and are limited to two per passenger. Anything over 160 Wh is banned from passenger aircraft.
Reviewed by The Clutch Team · June 2026
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