American Airlines power bank rules

What American Airlines’s own page says about power banks, checked 22 October 2026.

Per person

power banks

Capacity

100 Wh

no higher allowance listed

Checked bags

Not allowed

carry it in the cabin

The rules

Limit 2 portable chargers per passenger while on board
Each charger must not exceed 100 Wh
Carry-on: yes. Checked bags: no
Keep portable chargers within reach and visible while in use, in a personal item under the seat or the seatback pocket
Don’t use seat power outlets to recharge them, and don’t store them in overhead bins or other enclosed spaces
Large portable power banks and lithium-ion generators (for example EcoFlow, Jackery, Bluetti) are not allowed

Using it on board	Keep it within reach and visible while in use
Charging the power bank	Don’t use seat power outlets to recharge it
Where to keep it	Personal item under the seat or the seatback pocket; not in overhead bins

Source: aa.com, checked 22 October 2026. Rules can change and can differ on codeshare flights, so check with the airline that operates your flight.

Wh = mAh ÷ 1000 × V. We show 3.7 V as an example; use the voltage printed on yours. Check yours with the calculator →

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