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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

Southwest Airlines has enacted a new rule around using portable chargers in flight. All passengers must keep chargers out and ...

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

While the FAA and the Transportation Security Administration currently allow lithium-powered devices like e-cigarettes and ...

But what every flier should be paying attention to is what Southwest is doing with portable battery chargers and power banks, because other airlines may follow. Southwest Airlines is changing how ...

Southwest Airlines is now the first US carrier to ban the use of portable chargers inside carry-on bags, effective May 28, due to lithium-ion battery fire risks. Power banks must be visible and ...