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

Southwest Airlines has implemented new portable charger flight rules to maximize flight safety. The updated policy focuses on lithium-ion battery safety, a growing concern for the airline industry ...

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Southwest Airlines now require passengers to keep portable battery chargers in their sight and out of any bags or storage areas while being used. Popular among travelers for keeping a phone ...

Southwest Airlines has enacted a new rule around using portable chargers in flight. All passengers must keep chargers out and in their sight while in use, starting May 28. The new policy follows ...

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 ...

A Southwest Airlines Co. LUV flight on its way to Tampa ... "A customer’s battery charger apparently overheated and began to smoke. We appreciate the professionalism of our flight crew in ...

Because of fire risks, you'll now have to keep your portable chargers visible while you're using them, at least on Southwest Airlines flights. In other words, you can't charge your laptop or ...

Several other airlines around the world have enacted similar policies, but Southwest is the first American-based carrier to do so. The mindset behind this change is that portable chargers ...

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