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

Investigators later said the fire was likely caused by a power bank, found in an overhead luggage bin.The Korean government subsequently tightened its rules for airlines, which included prohibiting ...

The decision comes after dozens of recalls and safety incidents. Southwest Airlines has enacted a new rule around using ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

Southwest will allow the chargers to be stored inside carry-on bags when they aren't in use. But a spokeswoman said the airline is just alerting customers about the policy before their flight and ...

“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.