Lufthansa power bank rules, 2026.
Effective January 15, 2026: max two power banks, no in-flight use, no overhead storage across the Lufthansa Group.
In-flight power bank use is banned.
The Lufthansa Group — including Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and Discover Airlines — prohibits using power banks during flight. Passengers may carry up to two power banks in carry-on, each under 100 Wh.
Seat pocket, under-seat, or on you.
Power banks are not permitted in overhead bins. They must travel in your seatback pocket, under-seat personal item, or on your person so cabin crew can respond to any incident in seconds.
What matters.
Two banks max
Lufthansa Group hard cap. Each under 100 Wh.
No in-flight charging
Charge devices before takeoff or use seat power on planes that have it.
Carry-on only
Lithium-ion power banks are never allowed in checked baggage.
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Built for European routes.
Clutch Pro at ≈18.5 Wh is well under Lufthansa’s per-bank limit — just topped up before boarding.
Shop the Clutch ProFrequently asked
Is the Clutch Pro allowed on Lufthansa?
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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