TRAVELERS should make sure to bring approved power banks onto flights, or they could face some time-sucking baggage drama at security checkpoints.
Here are eight Transportation Security Administration-approved portable chargers that comply with the new guidelines.
The Transportation Security Administration is cracking down on power banks[/caption]
The Anker 622 magnetic battery is a safe option to bring on flights[/caption]
Flyers can also bring the Anker portable charger in their personal bag[/caption]
The TSA is cracking down on lithium batteries after some items have spontaneously combusted during flights.
Suspicion over the power banks rose after a fire sparked on an international flight in January while travelers were boarding in South Korea.
The passengers were able to escape safely, but the entire Air Busan plane was torched in the blaze.
Now, anyone who is traveling with a lithium battery is required to keep it in their carry-on or personal bag, as a fire in the checked luggage could prove fatal.
And some kinds of batteries are outright banned.
Higher-capacity models that go above the FAA’s 100Wh limit, or any bank that doesn’t have the watt-hour rating clearly labeled, could be thrown away.
In order to avoid being stopped by a security agent, travelers should consider buying one of eight power banks that can all be found on Amazon.
The INIU portable charger is incredibly slim and still has enough juice to charge an iPhone 16.
It has traditional USB ports and a USB-C port. Plus, the bank is on sale for just $16.
The Anker portable charger is just a bit more expensive, but it can juice up an iPhone 16 Pro Max to 50% in just 27 minutes.
Travelers should also note that this bank only has a USB-C port. This bank is selling for just $26 on Amazon.
The Gxorul magnetic portable charger is also on sale for just $24, and even offers wireless charging capabilities.
Plus, it has a stand used to prop up phones, so you can charge while having a good angle for watching TV.
Those looking to spend a bit more on a powerful charger should consider the $80 INIU 140W power bank.
Some approved magnetic chargers come with stands[/caption]
The BLAVOR Solar Charger Power Bank is waterproof and has a flashlight[/caption]
This battery is powerful enough to charge laptops, and can juice up a MacBook Pro 16″ to 59% in just half an hour.
But flyers should just make sure it’s kept in their personal items, as it could get ditched by airline staff.
The VEEKTOMX is another affordable option, selling for just $25.
It’s small, can fit easily into pockets, and supports a wide range of devices from iPhones to the Google Pixel.
There’s another Anker power bank that is a bit more expensive, selling for $36, but it can hold two charges for most smartphones.
Plus, it has PowerIQ technology that will automatically adjust the charging speed for efficiency.
For travelers planning an adventure, the BLAVOR solar charger might be the right choice.
For just $25, adventurers can have a waterproof solar bank with wireless charging capabilities and a flashlight.
And finally, the Anker 622 magnetic portable charger is a sleek bank that can snap right to the back of your iPhone.
Complete with a fold-out stand, it’s perfect for keeping phones charged up while you stream during a flight.
Top TSA-approved power packs
- Anker 622 magnetic portable charger – $32
- BLAVOR solar charger – $25
- Anker power bank – $36
- VEEKTOMX – $25
- INIU 140W power bank – $80
- Gxorul magnetic portable charger – $24
- INIU portable charger – $16
- Anker portable charger – $26
The INIU Portable Charger is on sale for just $16[/caption]
The INIU 140W Power Bank is powerful and can be used to charge laptops[/caption]
The VEEKTOMX Small Portable Charger can easily fit in pockets[/caption]
