A Southwest passenger's "battery charger apparently overheated and began to smoke," the airline said. Quick-thinking flight ...

Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway ...

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using ...

As of May 28, Southwest Airlines’ new charger policy is in effect. The change comes after multiple safety incidents and ...

If you're using a portable charger or power bank, you'll have to have it out. No more charging a device that is in your carry ...

Airlines in the US, China, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea and Singapore have introduced new power bank regulations following ...

A Southwest Airlines flight diverted to South Carolina after a passenger's battery pack started smoking days after new ...

You’ll need to keep your portable charger visible anytime you're using it, which means no leaving your phone to charge in ...

Southwest Airlines has enacted a new rule around using portable chargers in flight. All passengers must keep chargers out and ...

The FAA has strict guidelines for packing portable chargers — and a major carrier just announced a new policy limiting their ...

In the United States, Southwest Airlines is the first of the four biggest American carriers to introduce new restrictions.

The Dallas-based airline announced in March that starting May 28, 2025, it will eliminate complimentary checked luggage for ...