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

But the new Southwest Airlines battery policy changes how you can use your portable charger during flights. To avoid ...

Portable chargers and power banks might be useful additions to your carry-on luggage, but they’re also a potential fire risk.

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

Passengers first started becoming aware of the new rule about two weeks ago when a message appeared in the Southwest app. "If ...

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

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

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

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

Southwest is the first airline to formally require passengers to keep portable chargers in plain sight while in use during flights.  The move comes ...