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

But the new Southwest Airlines battery policy changes how you can use your portable charger during flights. To avoid ...

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

While the FAA and the Transportation Security Administration currently allow lithium-powered devices like e-cigarettes and ...

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

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

A Southwest Airlines flight diverted to South Carolina an hour into its journey. "A customer's battery charger apparently overheated and began to smoke," the airline said. The incident came the ...

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

From 28 May, Southwest Airlines passengers must use their portable chargers and batteries in plain sight. The airline brought in the rule citing safety concerns after multiple overheating incidents.

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