Hong Kong airport caps power banks to 2 per passenger in line with global rule
South China Morning Post • 3/28/2026
Summary
Hong Kong International Airport has implemented a new regulation limiting passengers to carrying a maximum of two power banks. This rule, effective immediately, was announced by the Airport Authority on Saturday night and aligns with new guidelines from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The ICAO introduced these requirements to address safety risks associated with lithium battery power banks.
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- 2026-03-28Hong Kong airport caps power banks to 2 per passenger in line with global rule (current)
- 2026-03-29
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