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

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

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

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

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The FAA has strict guidelines for packing portable chargers — and a major carrier just announced a new policy limiting their ...

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

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 ...

Daily Memo: How Southwest’s SMS Flagged A Hazard And Reshaped Passenger Policy is published in Aviation Daily, an Aviation ...

The Dallas-based airline announced in March that starting May 28, 2025, it will eliminate complimentary checked luggage for ...

Southwest will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List preferred members and customers traveling on ...

Southwest will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List preferred members and customers traveling on ...