Singapore Confiscates Excess Power Banks on First Day of New Two-Device Limit
On the first day of implementing new aviation safety regulations, authorities at Singapore's Changi Airport confiscated at least 15 excess power banks from outbound travelers. The new rules, which took effect on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, restrict air passengers departing from Singapore to carrying a maximum of two power banks per person. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) introduced this limit following updated safety requirements issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) earlier in April. The restriction aims to mitigate fire risks associated with lithium batteries, which can overheat or short-circuit during flights. During the initial enforcement period between midnight and 3 pm, excess devices were identified across 275 departing flights. Security screenings for these devices are conducted at gate holdroom entrances for Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and after immigration for Terminal 4. Travelers found with more than two units are required to dispose of the surplus items before boarding. This measure balances passenger convenience with enhanced onboard safety standards mandated by international aviation bodies.
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Singapore Confiscates Excess Power Banks on First Day of New Two-Device Limit
On the first day of implementing new aviation safety regulations, authorities at Singapore's Changi Airport confiscated at least 15 excess power banks from outbound travelers. The new rules, which took effect on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, restrict air passengers departing from Singapore to carrying a maximum of two power banks per person. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) introduced this limit following updated safety requirements issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) earlier in April. The restriction aims to mitigate fire risks associated with lithium batteries, which can overheat or short-circuit during flights. During the initial enforcement period between midnight and 3 pm, excess devices were identified across 275 departing flights. Security screenings for these devices are conducted at gate holdroom entrances for Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and after immigration for Terminal 4. Travelers found with more than two units are required to dispose of the surplus items before boarding. This measure balances passenger convenience with enhanced onboard safety standards mandated by international aviation bodies.
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