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Southwest Airlines places new restrictions on portable chargers in carry-on

Portable chargers and power banks might be useful additions to your carry-on luggage, but they’re also a potential fire risk. Now Southwest Airlines is tightening rules around their use on board aircraft.

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Southwest Airlines Is Placing New Restrictions on Portable Batteries

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Southwest Airlines to require portable chargers be kept out while in use due to battery fire concerns

Southwest Airlines Will Require Passengers to Keep Portable Chargers Out During Flights

Southwest Airlines announced it will require all portable device chargers to be kept in plain sight during all flights while they’re in use.

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Southwest Airlines' new portable charger policy

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Southwest is implementing a new safety-first portable charger rule

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights to be required to keep portable chargers in plain sight

There have been 19 incidents so far this year following the record high of 89 in 2024, according to Federal Aviation Administration statistics.

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Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing

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Southwest will require chargers be kept out while in use due to fire concerns

Southwest surprises customers with strict new policy — the first of its kind in the industry: experts

Southwest Airlines is implementing a surprising new restriction on portable chargers to keep these notoriously incendiary devices from bursting into flame mid-flight. Starting on May 28, passengers will be required to keep their power banks in plain sight, making the budget carrier the first to roll out a policy of this kind.

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Southwest Airlines introduces new portable charger policy to combat battery fire risks

Southwest announced the new policy that will go into effect May ... risks for UL Standards & Engagement and works with 37 airlines and battery manufacturers to minimize them.