No Power Banks Allowed. Emirates Just Said “Nah.” — Here’s Why (And What to Do Instead)

By: Akinde S. Oluwaseun

Okay. So. Emirates just dropped a rule. Big one.

As of tomorrow — October 1, 2025 — you can’t bring your power bank on board. Not even the cute little one that fits in your pocket. Nope. Banned. Full stop.

Yeah, we know. You’re probably thinking — but what if my phone dies mid-flight? Or worse — what if I’m stuck watching 8 hours of bad in-flight movies with a 3% battery?

Emirates gets it. They really do. That’s why they added charging ports at every seat. Every. Single. One. Long-haul? Short hop? Doesn’t matter. Plug in. Chill out.

But here’s the thing — they’re not trusting you to rely on that alone. They want you to charge up before you fly. Like, fully. Like, “I charged it while brushing my teeth” level charged.

Why the hard line? Lithium batteries. Yeah, those little energy bombs inside your power banks. They’ve been acting up lately — overheating, catching fire, making headlines. And airlines? They’re not playing around anymore. Safety first. Always.

It’s not personal. It’s not about controlling you. It’s about not having a tiny explosion three rows behind you while you’re trying to sleep or eat that mystery chicken.

So yeah — leave the power bank at home. Or better yet, pack it in checked luggage? Wait — nope. Don’t do that either. (They’ll catch it at security anyway.)

Just… be smart. Charge your stuff. Bring headphones. Download that show. Maybe even read a book? Wild idea, right?

Emirates says: We got you covered. Literally. Seats have plugs. Planes are safe. Just don’t bring the mini battery grenade.

Happy flying. And for real — charge your phone before you leave the house. Trust us.

(P.S. If you forget? There’s always the in-flight magazine. Or staring at the ceiling. Again.)