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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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 ...

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

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 Airlines will end its decades-long policy of free checked bags and will now require customers to pay for luggage.

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