Destination weddings and outstation guests mean trains, flights and long drives. These items make travel days smoother. Airline rules on batteries and bag sizes change, so check your airline before you fly.
Power banks
Keeping phones charged for calls, maps and payments on long days.
What to check
The capacity printed on the power bank, including its watt-hour (Wh) rating, which airlines may ask about.
BIS registration: power banks are on the BIS compulsory registration list, so look for the R-number and check it in the BIS Care app.
Cables that fit every phone in the family.
What to avoid
Putting a power bank in checked baggage when flying.
Safety: Do not leave a power bank charging unattended overnight or under pillows and clothes.
IATA’s dangerous goods guidance for passengers says spare batteries are not allowed in checked baggage, and larger lithium-powered devices need the airline’s approval.
In India, the Airports Authority of India’s prohibited-items list for Madurai Airport says power banks are not allowed in registered (checked) baggage. Check your own airport’s and airline’s current list before you fly.
General buying and safety information, not legal or professional advice. Rules can change; check the current rules with your local authority or the body cited above before you rely on them. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for electrical and battery-powered items. Check your airline’s current rules before you fly.
