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 ...

But the new Southwest Airlines battery policy changes how you can use your portable charger during flights. To avoid surprises at the gate or in the air, here’s what you need to know about the updated ...

The TSA already bans rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries for phones and laptops from checked baggage.

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

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

Summer vacations are here. But if you're flying with Southwest, you need to be aware of a new rule for portable chargers.

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

"A customer's battery charger apparently overheated and began to smoke," the airline said. The incident came the day after Southwest introduced new rules for portable charging devices. A Southwest ...

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium-ion battery ...

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