Southwest Airlines has announced a new safety policy that will impose significant restrictions on the use of portable chargers (power banks) aboard its aircraft. Starting next Wednesday, May 28, ...

One new rule, however, isn’t likely to draw much anger and, in fact, is almost certainly going to be adopted by other ...

The airliner is now prohibiting the use of portable batteries to charge devices while inside bags because they can pose a ...

Citing safety concerns, Southwest Airlines will no longer allow passengers to charge devices with a power bank stowed inside a carry-on bag—going further than current FAA guidance.

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

Southwest Airlines is implementing a surprising new restriction on portable chargers to keep these notoriously incendiary ...

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

Under a new policy taking effect Wednesday, May 28, Southwest Airlines will be the first domestic carrier requiring ...

Southwest says it will limit battery charging to devices that are easily visible, in case chargers catch fire.

Southwest Airlines is implementing a new rule later this month that will require flyers who use portable chargers and ...

Southwest Airlines is implementing a new safety policy, effective May 28, requiring passengers to keep portable phone ...

Southwest Airlines will soon be requiring passengers to keep portable chargers visible while in use due to concerns about ...