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 ...

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

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

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using ...

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 ...

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

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

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

In the United States, Southwest Airlines is the first of the four biggest American carriers to introduce new restrictions.