New international aviation regulations now restrict airline travelers to carrying a maximum of two portable battery chargers aboard aircraft, according to rules that went into effect Friday.
The International Civil Aviation Organization announced that passengers are also forbidden from charging these rechargeable battery devices while airborne, according to the agency’s official statement.
Several airlines including the Lufthansa Group and nations such as South Korea had previously begun implementing their own restrictions on portable chargers during flights. These measures followed safety incidents, including a fire aboard an Air Busan aircraft in 2025.
Officials with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration could not be reached immediately for response to the new regulations.
The Montreal-headquartered ICAO typically establishes worldwide aviation standards that receive approval from its 193 member nations. However, these latest requirements concerning portable battery packs took effect without delay.
