Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has announced that new rules regarding carrying mobile batteries (power banks) on aircraft will be applied from April 24.
Carry-on of mobile batteries will be limited to a maximum of two per person (up to 160Wh each). It will be prohibited to charge mobile batteries from in-seat or in-cabin power outlets, and also prohibited to use mobile batteries to charge other electronic devices on board. As for spare batteries, those with a rating of 100Wh or less will not have a quantity limit, while those over 100Wh and up to 160Wh can be carried on board in a total of up to two units, including mobile batteries.
Up to now, the rules stipulated that mobile batteries were prohibited in checked baggage, that carry-on was allowed for batteries up to 160Wh, that they must be insulated to prevent short circuits, and that they must not be stored in the overhead compartments.
MLIT states that failure to comply with these rules may result in penalties under Japan’s Civil Aeronautics Act. It also urges passengers to check with their airline, as some carriers may have even stricter rules.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, based on international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has established safety standards for air transport of mobile batteries, prohibiting placing mobile batteries in checked baggage and limiting the number and capacity of mobile batteries carried. ICAO has applied an emergency amendment to international standards aimed at reducing risks associated with mobile batteries since March 27.
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