Ibom Air has enforced a new safety directive from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) restricting the carriage of power banks on commercial flights.
On March 4, 2026, Ibom Air announced its enforcement of the NCAA's new safety directive on power banks. The policy prohibits placing power banks in aircraft overhead storage compartments. Ibom Air, the airline based in Akwa Ibom State, stated that this measure aims to ensure passenger and crew safety.
According to a Daily Trust report, the NCAA directive seeks to mitigate fire risks from high-capacity power banks. Details on in-flight requirements were not specified, but Ibom Air confirmed compliance across its operations. This marks the first public notice from the airline on such restrictions.
Passengers must carry power banks in their hand luggage or personal items, not in overhead bins. The report does not indicate whether other Nigerian airlines have implemented similar measures.
