Updated 30 October 2026: India’s aviation regulator has prohibited passengers and airlines from carrying the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank on any flight to, from or within India. The restriction covers cabin baggage, checked baggage and cargo.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued the restriction after a recent fire incident involving the model. Air India’s passenger advisory and baggage guidance repeat that the device must not be carried on flights operating to, from or within India. genui{“citation”:{“refs”:[“turn78search0″,”turn78search1″,”turn78search2”]}}
What travellers need to know
- The ban applies to the specific model MOBIKINS MK-PB-04.
- You cannot place it in cabin baggage, checked baggage or cargo.
- The rule applies to domestic flights and international flights involving India.
- Do not rely on airport security to identify it after you arrive; check your device before leaving for the airport.
What to do before your next flight
- Check the model number printed on your power bank or its packaging.
- If it is MOBIKINS MK-PB-04, do not pack or carry it to the airport.
- Contact the seller or manufacturer for safe disposal or return guidance.
- For other power banks, check your airline’s current lithium-battery rules and keep permitted devices in cabin baggage as instructed.
- Never pack a power bank in checked baggage unless your airline and the applicable rules specifically allow it.
Why this matters for Indian travellers
A power bank may be removed at screening, delaying check-in or boarding. The restriction is particularly important for travellers connecting through India, because it applies even when the final destination is outside India. Check every device before a domestic connection or international departure.
FAQs
Is every power bank banned?
No. The announced restriction is for the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 model. Other devices remain subject to airline and aviation safety rules.
Can I put the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 in checked baggage?
No. The restriction covers both checked and cabin baggage, as well as cargo.
What if I discover the device at the airport?
Do not attempt to board with it. Ask airline or airport staff for the applicable handling or disposal instructions.
Sources
Air India passenger advisory
Air India restricted baggage guidance
Independent report on the DGCA restriction
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