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 ...

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

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

With anxiety of in-flight fires on the rise, airline carriers around the globe are changing policies surrounding portable ...

Here’s what to know about confusing rules as airlines and governments change their policies, citing the risk of fires ...

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

Beware, Southwest Airlines travelers: You’re going to have to keep your portable charging devices visible during flights.

You might have to repack or turn off batteries before boarding flights with certain carriers. Southwest is becoming the first ...

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

Southwest is becoming the first major U.S. airlines to tighten ... Kong have also either changed their rules in a similar way or banned the use of portable chargers in-flight since a fire ...