Southwest Airlines will start enforcing a few new policy changes on May 28, and customers might want to act quickly over the ...

That’s why, since 2016, they’ve been banned from passengers’ checked luggage on almost every flight in the world. And, it’s why Southwest Airlines took what it said was a “first-in-industry” policy ...

Southwest Airlines is about to implement a new safety measure that could shake up the industry. According to The Seattle Times, there have been 19 incidents on planes this year involving lithium ...

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 ...

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

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

But the new Southwest Airlines battery policy changes how you can use your portable charger during flights. To avoid surprises at the gate or in the air, here’s what you need to know about the updated ...

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Daily Memo: How Southwest’s SMS Flagged A Hazard And Reshaped Passenger Policy is published in Aviation Daily, an Aviation ...

"Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of its customers and employees." According to the airline, the new policy is meant to reduce the risk of fire onboard. Federal Aviation ...

Discover how Southwest Airlines’ new fare structure impacts travelers as they eliminate free checked baggage starting May 27.