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 ...

But the new Southwest Airlines battery policy changes how you can use your portable charger during flights. To avoid ...

Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway ...

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

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

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

Southwest is the first airline to formally require passengers to keep portable chargers in plain sight while in use during flights.  The move comes ...

"A customer's battery charger apparently overheated ... On Wednesday, Southwest introduced what it called a "first-in-industry safety policy" related to portable charging devices.

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

“Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of its Customers ... Airways also started a similar policy on March 15. Wireless portable power chargers have also been subject to recall.