Qatar Airways bans some Anker power banks onboard over safety concerns
The Anker power banks banned by Qatar Airways are: Anker A1647, A1652, A1681, A1689, A1257, Anker PowerCore 10000, which were recalled in June 2025 and A1642, A1647, A1652, which were recalled in October 2024.
According to reports, some models of Anker power banks were flagged as a safety risk due to lithium-ion batteries provided by one of its suppliers.
In June, Anker had acknowledged the issue, while stating that even as the risk of a malfunction is low, the affected models are being recalled as a precautionary measure.
'We kindly ask all passengers to verify any Anker power banks in their possession prior to travel. If your device is part of the recall, it is prohibited from being brought onboard,' Qatar Airways said in a statement.
Earlier, in a related development, another Gulf-based airline, Emirates, had issued rules banning the use of power banks on its flights, effective October 1.
As per Emirates's revised policy, passengers are allowed to carry one power bank, provided it is rated below 100 watt-hours. The power bank must have a clearly marked capacity rating and must not be stored in overhead compartments. They must be kept in the seat pocket or in a bag under the seat in front of the passenger.
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