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Southwest's new portable charger policy was vindicated after just 24 hours when a flight diverted due to a smoking battery pack
A Southwest passenger's "battery charger apparently overheated and began to smoke," the airline said. Quick-thinking flight ...
Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Southwest’s New Portable Battery Policy
But the new Southwest Airlines battery policy changes how you can use your portable charger during flights. To avoid surprises at the gate or in the air, here’s what you need to know about the updated ...
Can you still use power banks on planes? Some airlines tighten the rules
Airlines and regulators in Asia and the US are updating power bank rules after a rise in lithium-ion battery fires on ...
Global airline association seeks to address growing problem of in-flight theft
Other safety issues raised by Iata include gaps in accident reporting, power bank fires and turbulence. Read more at ...
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Rules for Portable Batteries on Planes Are Changing. Here’s What to Know.
Southwest Airlines is the first of the four biggest U.S. carriers to tighten its rules, citing incidents ... of the Asia Pacific Center for Aviation Safety. They have become a part of everyday ...