As of May 28, Southwest Airlines’ new charger policy is in effect. The change comes after multiple safety incidents and dozens of recalls involving overheating or exploding chargers, according to Travel and Leisure.

Southwest Airlines ends its free checked bags policy starting May 29, implementing $35-45 fees while preserving perks for premium customers and loyalty members.

Southwest Airlines will introduce a new policy requiring portable chargers to be visible when they're in use onboard.

Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags, introducing fees starting May 28, with exemptions for certain members.

One new rule, however, isn’t likely to draw much anger and, in fact, is almost certainly going to be adopted by other airlines as well. The new rule goes into effect May 28, 2025, and while it may cause minor inconvenience to passengers, it’s also an important change that will make flying a little bit safer.

Southwest Airlines flyers warned of final day before decades-old policy change - Southwest had built campaigns around its policy of letting passengers check up to two bags for free

Southwest Airlines is implementing a surprising new restriction on portable chargers to keep these notoriously incendiary devices from bursting into flame mid-flight. Starting May 28, passengers will be required to keep their power banks in plain sight, making the budget carrier the first to roll out a policy of this kind.

According to the airline, they'll now charge $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second checked bag. Traveler Gina Screen said, "With no more free bags, I'm not going to be looking at Southwest first; I mean, I'm going to be looking at every other airline."