Airport New Rules: You need to keep in mind that you’ll need to follow a number of rules during your trip, otherwise you could face significant difficulties. Both locals and foreign travelers need to be mindful of the items they carry in their bags when traveling to the UAE.
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Airport New Luggage Rules: In recent months, lithium battery-related fires have become a major concern for airlines around the world. Two major incidents occurred within a month, The first occurred at Melbourne Airport in Australia when a power bank in a passenger’s pocket exploded and caught fire, forcing 150 passengers to be immediately evacuated from the Qantas lounge.
The second incident occurred on an Air China flight when a lithium battery in a cabin bag caught fire, causing panic among passengers and forcing the flight to make an emergency landing. These incidents have shaken the international aviation industry. International aviation safety agencies are now implementing stricter regulations for battery-operated devices (PEDs).
Passengers will no longer be able to carry Bluetooth earphones and power banks in their check-in bags – devices that are constantly active are banned.
- Three international airlines have now banned Bluetooth earphones from being carried in checked-in luggage.
- The reason is simple – such devices are always active, whereas regulations require devices with lithium batteries to be switched off.
- The UAE’s leading airline, Emirates, has also banned the use of power banks on flights from October 1, 2025, citing safety concerns.
- Now, passengers can only carry power banks in hand baggage, but cannot use or charge them during the flight.
A complete list of the electronics regulations of the three major airlines—Emirates, Etihad, and Flydubai.
The three major UAE airlines have issued detailed guidelines for passengers to avoid any risks. The table below outlines which items can be stored where:
| Equipment/Items | Emirates (Carry-on/Checked) | Etihad (Carry-on/Checked) | Flydubai (Carry-on/Checked) |
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| Regular batteries (up to 20 spares) |   |
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| Lithium battery (100–160 Wh) |  |
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| drone | |
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| PED (up to 100Wh) | |
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| Security equipment (including batteries) | |
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| Power Bank | |
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| Smart Bag (Removable Battery) | |
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| e cigarette | |
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| Hoverboard / Electric Scooter | |
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| Hair curlers (including gas) | |
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Passenger Warning: Use of power banks and e-cigarettes is strictly prohibited during flight, and charging is also prohibited.
- Airline officials have clarified that power banks and e-cigarettes can only be carried in cabin bags,
- but their use or charging is strictly prohibited during flight.
- They must be kept completely switched off to avoid any accidental activation.
Etihad Airways imposes special restrictions on Apple MacBook Pros—Recalled models only allowed in hand luggage
- Etihad Airways has restricted certain MacBook Pro models from check-in baggage for security reasons.
- If a passenger has a model recalled by Apple, it must be kept switched off for the entire journey and charging will not be permitted.
Dubai Airport’s new guidelines: Only 15 mobile phones are allowed in a bag, and must be in their original packaging.
- Dubai Airport has also imposed a limit on the number of mobile phones passengers can carry.
- A maximum of 15 mobile phones are allowed in a bag, and they must be sealed in their manufacturer packaging.
- If phones are found unpacked, they may be confiscated.
New rules also apply to gas-powered hair curlers and drones—allowed only in limited numbers and with strict conditions.
- Gas-powered hair curlers: Only one device is allowed, which must be fitted with a protective cover and cannot be used in flight. Gas refills cannot be carried in any bag.
- Drones: Only drones with removable batteries are allowed, with a capacity not exceeding 160Wh.
- A maximum of two spare batteries can be carried in a carry-on bag, which must be packed separately.
ICAO warns – “Even minor accidents involving lithium batteries can become a major threat.”
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has warned all airlines that
- accidents involving lithium batteries are becoming a major threat to flight safety.
- For this reason, many airlines have now implemented new safety standards for these devices.
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