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

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

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

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

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A customer’s battery charger apparently overheated and began to smoke.” Just one day after implementing its ...

Here’s what to know about confusing rules as airlines and governments change their policies, citing the risk of fires ...

Southwest Airlines will soon prohibit passengers from using portable chargers and power banks stored in carry-on bags or overhead bins, citing growing safety concerns linked to lithium-ion battery ...