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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Southwest Airlines will require portable battery chargers to be visible when in use, not stored in bags or bins.This new policy aims to increase safety due to the fire risk and toxic gases associated ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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