Southwest will begin a new policy requiring portable charging devices to be kept in plain sight on Wednesday, May 28. Power banks in use during flights can't be stashed in carry-ons or overhead bins.

Citing safety concerns, Southwest Airlines will no longer allow passengers to charge devices with a power bank stowed inside a carry-on bag—going further than current FAA guidance.

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In June 2023, a jury found PacifiCorp liable for negligently failing to cut power to its 600,000 customers — despite warnings from top fire officials — and ordered the company to pay damages ...