Air New Zealand power bank rules
What Air New Zealand’s own page says about power banks, checked 22 October 2026.
The rules
- Up to 2 power banks, each not exceeding 100 Wh, within the 20 loose battery limit
- Pack power banks in your carry-on bags
- Not in the overhead lockers; under the seat in front, in the seat pocket or on your person
- Cannot be recharged using inflight power
- Cannot be used to power other devices during taxi, take-off and landing
| Using it on board | Cannot be used to power devices during taxi, take-off and landing |
|---|---|
| Charging the power bank | Cannot be recharged using inflight power |
| Where to keep it | In a cabin bag under the seat in front, in the seat pocket or on your person; not in overhead lockers |
Source: airnewzealand.com, checked 22 October 2026. Rules can change and can differ on codeshare flights, so check with the airline that operates your flight.
Common sizes on Air New Zealand
| Power bank | Wh | One power bank |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 mAh at 3.7 V | 37.0 Wh | Allowed |
| 20,000 mAh at 3.7 V | 74.0 Wh | Allowed |
| 27,000 mAh at 3.7 V | 99.9 Wh | Allowed |
| 40,000 mAh at 3.7 V | 148.0 Wh | Not allowed |
Wh = mAh ÷ 1000 × V. We show 3.7 V as an example; use the voltage printed on yours. Check yours with the calculator →
Air New Zealand cabin bag size
Packing your hand luggage too? See the Air New Zealand cabin bag size and weight allowance, or check your bag against 36 airlines with the cabin bag checker.
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