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

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

The decision comes after dozens of recalls and safety incidents. Southwest Airlines has enacted a new rule around using ...

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Southwest Airlines will introduce a new policy requiring portable chargers to be visible when they're in use onboard.

Daily Memo: How Southwest’s SMS Flagged A Hazard And Reshaped Passenger Policy is published in Aviation Daily, an Aviation ...

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

If you're planning a summer vacation and intend on booking a flight with Southwest Airlines, take heed of a new rule ...

Southwest Airlines has been making some unpopular decisions lately, including eliminating the “Wanna Get Away” fare option, ...

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

After dozens of recalls and safety incidents involving ... one airline is making a major change. Southwest Airlines now require passengers to keep portable battery chargers in their sight and ...

Southwest Airlines will require passengers to keep portable chargers visible ... than the safety of its customers and employees." According to the airline, the new policy is meant to reduce ...