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

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

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

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

Arlines are tightening their rules on batteries and portable chargers. Because of fire risks, you'll now have to keep your portable chargers visible while you're using them, at least on Southwest ...

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

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

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

Summer vacations are here. But if you're flying with Southwest, you need to be aware of a new rule for portable chargers.

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