01The rules in detail
Plug-in chargers contain no battery and are fine anywhere. Charging cables, USB hubs, plug adapters and voltage converters are unrestricted. Wireless charging pads are fine. The items that need care are the ones with a lithium battery inside — power banks, cordless devices, some smart luggage (removable batteries required for checking).
02Tips
- Keep one multi-port charger and one cable per connector in a single pouch.
- Smart luggage: the battery must be removable or the bag can't be checked.
03Frequently asked
Can I bring chargers and cables in my carry-on?
Yes. Wall chargers, cables and travel adapters are unrestricted in both bags. Only the batteries matter: power banks in the cabin, everything else anywhere.
Can I pack chargers and cables in checked luggage?
Yes. Wall chargers, cables and travel adapters are unrestricted in both bags. Only the batteries matter: power banks in the cabin, everything else anywhere.
Are the rules the same outside the US?
Mostly similar for liquids and batteries, which follow international standards, but sharp objects, tools, lighters and self-defense items vary widely by country. Check the departure airport's rules and the destination's laws.
TSA and other agencies allow officers to refuse any item they judge unsafe, and rules change. This page summarises published guidance as of the verified date; confirm on tsa.gov or your airport's site before packing anything unusual.