AirAsia Philippines advises guests to comply with new cabin policy on power bank use
18 March 2025, Manila, Philippines — AirAsia Philippines continues to bolster its commitment to global aviation safety standards by strictly enforcing new guidelines set by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on the use of portable electronic devices, particularly powerbank.
In CAAP’s advisory, the use of power banks during flights is strictly prohibited due to safety concerns associated with lithium-ion batteries.
AirAsia Philippines’ new policy still allows the carriage of not more than two (2) power banks, each not exceeding 100 watt-hours (Wh).
Power banks must not be stored in overhead compartments and should instead be kept with guests’ personal belongings under the seat or in the seat pocket in front. Use of power bank inflight is not permitted.
"While we understand that power banks are now part of travel essentials for our guests, safety always comes first at AirAsia. We highly encourage our guests to charge their electronic devices prior to boarding and ensure maximum compliance that is enforced by our highly trained on ground and inflight crew,” AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Head, First Officer Steve Dailisan shares.
AirAsia Philippines will remind guests of this policy before boarding. Passengers found using power banks onboard will receive a warning, and if still non-compliance persists, the device will be confiscated and returned upon landing.
For flights bound for South Korea, additional regulations apply. Guests are likewise advised to visit airasia.com or AskBo through the AirAsia MOVE App.
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About AirAsia Philippines
AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Asean countries—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Founded in 2001, AirAsia has stayed true to its purpose and tagline "Now Everyone Can Fly". The airline has made flying affordable and accessible to over 800 million guests, connecting people and communities across more than 130 destinations. Today, as one of the largest airlines in the region, AirAsia is expanding to become the world's first global low cost network carrier. It operates more than 200 aircraft and holds a significant orderbook for the next decade. AirAsia leads in sustainable aviation with green initiatives and a net zero target by 2050. In 2023, it avoided 130,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from its narrowbody regional network through 20+ efficiency measures, saving US$40 million in fuel and over US$388,000 in shadow carbon costs.
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