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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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