Tech On Door urges travellers to check their power bank capacity and understand the December 2025 in-flight charging ban before boarding this school holiday season.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, July 8, 2026 - With Australian winter school holidays now underway across all states and territories and domestic flight demand at its annual peak, Tech On Door, an Australian wireless charging accessories retailer, is urging travellers to check their power bank capacity and familiarise themselves with airline rules that changed in December 2025 before they reach the gate.

Since December 15, 2025, Qantas and Jetstar passengers have been prohibited from using or charging devices from power banks while the aircraft is in flight. Virgin Australia applies the same restriction. The rule applies regardless of power bank size, brand, or capacity, and affects every passenger who boards carrying a portable charger. Despite the rule being in effect for seven months, consumer awareness remains low, with many Australians still connecting power banks to their phones after boarding without realising this is no longer permitted on Australian carriers.

"The number of questions we receive from customers about what they can and cannot do with a power bank on a Qantas or Jetstar flight has increased significantly since December," said a Tech On Door representative. "Most people know you cannot put a power bank in checked baggage. Far fewer know that you also cannot use one during the flight itself. With millions of Australians in the air this week for the school holidays, we want to make sure everyone reaches their destination without their accessories being confiscated at the gate or being asked to put them away mid-flight."

Under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority rules that govern all Australian carriers, power banks must always be carried in cabin luggage and never in checked baggage. Units under 100 watt-hours require no declaration at check-in and no airline approval. A standard 10,000mAh power bank, one of the most commonly carried travel accessories, equals approximately 37 watt-hours and clears every Australian carrier's threshold comfortably. Units between 100 watt-hours and 160 watt-hours require declaration and airline approval at check-in. Units above 160 watt-hours are not permitted as passenger baggage on any Australian carrier.

The watt-hour rating is the figure airlines check, not the milliamp-hour figure printed prominently on most power bank packaging. Travellers can convert the two using a simple formula: milliamp-hours multiplied by 3.7, divided by 1000, equals watt-hours. A power bank with its watt-hour rating printed directly on the casing moves through airport security significantly faster than one that requires calculation or documentation.

Tech On Door stocks a full range of airline-compliant MagSafe wireless charging accessories designed specifically for Australian travellers. All power banks in the Tech On Door range sit below the 100 watt-hour no-approval threshold and display the watt-hour rating on the casing for straightforward security checks. Travellers looking for a portable charging solution that covers iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods in a single airline-compliant unit can explore the MagSafe 5 in 1 Travel Power Bank (https://techondoor.com.au/products/magnetic-wireless-power-bank-five-in-one-1), available now with free shipping across Australia.

Travellers seeking a complete breakdown of current power bank rules across Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia, including the December 2025 in-flight usage restrictions and the watt-hour limits for every capacity tier, can visit the Australian airline power bank rules guide at techondoor.com.au.

About Tech On Door

Tech On Door is an Australian wireless charging accessories retailer specialising in MagSafe, Qi2, and Qi2.2-certified charging solutions for iPhone and Apple device users. The range includes portable magnetic power banks, multi-device travel charging packs, desktop wireless charging stations, and in-car MagSafe chargers. All products ship free across Australia with a 30-day return policy and are available at techondoor.com.au.

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