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

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

That’s why, since 2016, they’ve been banned from passengers’ checked luggage on almost every flight in the world. And, it’s why Southwest Airlines took what it said was a “first-in-industry” policy ...

If you're using a portable charger or power bank, you'll have to have it out. No more charging a device that is in your carry ...

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

The TSA already bans rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries for phones and laptops from checked baggage.

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

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

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

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium-ion battery ...

Southwest is crediting the quick action of its crew to prevent serious harm when a battery charger appeared to begin smoking ...