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

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

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 ...

A Southwest Airlines flight diverted to South Carolina after a passenger's battery pack started smoking days after new ...

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

The FAA has strict guidelines for packing portable chargers — and a major carrier just announced a new policy limiting their ...

The Dallas-based airline announced in March that starting May 28, 2025, it will eliminate complimentary checked luggage for ...

"A customer's battery charger apparently overheated and began ... per Flightradar24. Last Wednesday, Southwest introduced what it called a "first-in-industry safety policy" related to portable ...