AirAsia Philippines Updates Guidelines on Portable Electronic Devices and Power Banks

30 April 2026, Manila, Philippines — AirAsia has reinforced its commitment to passenger safety with updated and clarified guidelines on the carriage and use of portable electronic devices (PEDs), including stricter policies on power banks across all flights.

To further mitigate safety risks, AirAsia has emphasized that power banks shall be treated separately from spare batteries. Each guest is allowed to carry a maximum of two power banks, with a capacity not exceeding 100Wh per unit. 

Power banks must be mandatorily stored properly either in the seat pocket or under the seat, and are strictly prohibited in overhead compartments or checked baggage. Any damaged or defective units may be confiscated by airport authorities for safety reasons.

Guidelines for Other Portable Electronic Devices

Electronic devices such as watches, calculators, cameras, mobile phones, laptops, and camcorders remain allowed onboard. Devices powered by lithium or lithium-ion batteries exceeding 100Wh but not more than 160Wh may be carried for personal use, subject to airline approval.

Meanwhile, spare or loose batteries must be carried in cabin baggage only and individually protected to prevent short circuits.

E-cigarettes and self-balancing battery-powered devices also remain strictly prohibited in checked baggage.

For a full guide on electronic device and battery safety, guests may visit the official AirAsia website for AirAsia Flights: Carriage of Portable Electronic Devices (PED).

***PR30042026***

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.

NOTE: The Communications and Public Affairs Group kindly requests for all media partners to follow the correct typography for the brand – for airline (AirAsia) spelled as one word with both As capitalized; and for non-airline (AirAsia MOVE) with MOVE capitalized.. 

For more information, feel free to contact:

AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Team

paa_commsandpublicaffairs1@airasia.com