Qantas, QantasLink, Jetstar and Virgin Australia are introducing new restrictions on power banks across their entire network, after multiple plane fire incidents across the world.

Power banks, which have become immensely popular with travellers, will now need to be in carry-on baggage, within arm’s reach for customers flying with Qantas, QantasLink, Jetstar or Virgin Australia.

Some devices may still be carried by travellers, within new item limits, but must not be used in any way on flights under the new rules.

Virgin Australia’s changes come into effect first on December 1, 2025. With Qantas, QantasLink and Jetstar’s changes coming into effect on December 15, 2025.

The restrictions limit travellers to two portable chargers per person, within the allowed power threshold limits.

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