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

Portable chargers and power banks might be useful additions to your carry-on luggage, but they’re also a potential fire risk.

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

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

Passengers first started becoming aware of the new rule about two weeks ago when a message appeared in the Southwest app. "If ...

As of May 28, Southwest Airlines’ new charger policy is in effect. The change comes after multiple safety incidents and ...

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

You’ll need to keep your portable charger visible anytime you're using it, which means no leaving your phone to charge in ...

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