Travelers mix cabin vs checked-bag rules, Wh labels, and in-flight use bans — then buy the wrong capacity or pack the bank in checked luggage.
Airlines treat spare lithium batteries (including power banks) as cabin-only items within Wh limits printed on the pack. Capacity in mAh is not Wh: Wh ≈ (mAh × V) / 1000, usually using the pack’s labeled voltage (often ~3.6–3.7V for cells). Some carriers restrict in-flight use of power banks even when carriage is allowed — always follow your ticketed airline’s current page.
Usually yes at ~3.6–3.7V labeled cell voltage, but trust the printed Wh on the unit. Do not invent Wh from marketing mAh alone.
Only if your airline allows it. Some Gulf carriers have restricted in-flight power-bank use even when carriage is fine — check before you rely on it.