Qantas and Virgin Australia Ban In‑Flight Power Banks From December 2025: New Rules and Safety Fears Explained
Australian travellers are about to lose one of their favourite inflight gadgets. Qantas, Jetstar, QantasLink and Virgin Australia are all moving to ban the use of portable power banks on board, following a string of fires linked to lithium batteries in Australia and overseas. ABC+2Qantas+2 The move comes just weeks before the busy Christmas travel period and is part of a broader global clampdown on battery-powered devices in aircraft cabins. Qantas+1 Key points at a glance What exactly are the new rules? Virgin Australia From 1 December, Virgin Australia passengers: ABC+2RNZ+2 Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink For Qantas Group airlines, the