AirAsia Philippines is reinforcing its commitment to worldwide aviation safety standards by strictly enforcing new recommendations issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) regarding the use of portable electronic devices, notably power banks.
According to CAAP's recommendation, the usage of power banks during flights is strictly prohibited due to safety issues with lithium-ion batteries.
AirAsia Philippines' new policy still permits for the transport of no more than two (2) power banks, each of which cannot exceed 100 watt-hours (Wh).
Power banks should not be stowed in overhead compartments, but rather with guests' personal goods under the seat or in the seat pocket in front. The use of a power bank in flight is not permitted.
"While we understand that power banks are now part of travel essentials for our guests, safety always comes first at AirAsia. We highly encourage our guests to charge their electronic devices prior to boarding and ensure maximum compliance that is enforced by our highly trained on ground and inflight crew.” ~Steve Dailisan, AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Head, First Officer
AirAsia Philippines will remind passengers of this policy before to boarding. Passengers detected utilizing power banks onboard will be warned, and if noncompliance continues, the equipment will be confiscated and returned upon landing.
For flights bound for South Korea, additional regulations apply. Guests are likewise advised to visit airasia.com or AskBo through the AirAsia MOVE App.
About AirAsia Philippines
AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Asean countries—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Founded in 2001, AirAsia has stayed true to its purpose and tagline "Now Everyone Can Fly". The airline has made flying affordable and accessible to over 800 million guests, connecting people and communities across more than 130 destinations. Today, as one of the largest airlines in the region, AirAsia is expanding to become the world's first global low cost network carrier. It operates more than 200 aircraft and holds a significant orderbook for the next decade. AirAsia leads in sustainable aviation with green initiatives and a net zero target by 2050. In 2023, it avoided 130,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from its narrowbody regional network through 20+ efficiency measures, saving US$40 million in fuel and over US$388,000 in shadow carbon costs.
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