Where power banks, batteries and electronic cigarettes should be put on the plane
If you travel with smartphones, tablets, laptops, cameras, power banks or e-cigarettes and take them on a plane , you should pay particular attention to where you store your devices powered by lithium batteries.
Wizz Air reminds you that the most important rule concerns spare power banks and lithium batteries: they must be carried with the passenger or in hand luggage and cannot be placed in checked baggage.
The same applies to electronic cigarettes, which must not be placed in the hold due to the risk of accidental activation and overheating.
What you can put in your hand luggage
Mobile phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, power banks, spare lithium batteries and e-cigarettes can normally be carried in hand baggage.
For power banks, spare batteries and e-cigarettes, it is advisable to avoid the risk of short circuit, for example by using the original packaging, a protective case or a separate sachet, and keeping them away from metal objects such as keys and coins.
What can go in the hold
Smartphones, tablets and laptops can generally also be carried in checked baggage, but they must be completely switched off and protected from accidental activation and possible damage.
On the other hand, power banks, spare lithium batteries and electronic cigarettes should not be put in the hold.
Power bank: no charging during the flight
Wizz Air also recommends that you leave and board your plane with smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices already fully charged.
Another important indication concerns power banks: they should not be used to recharge devices during the flight.
To avoid problems at controls and during boarding, before leaving it is therefore advisable to check that you have spare power banks and batteries in your hand luggage, properly protected, and electronic devices already charged.
For large battery-powered equipment or special electronic devices, Wizz Air also invites passengers to check the specific restrictions before departure.
