Southwest says it will limit battery charging to devices that are easily visible, in case chargers catch fire.

The TSA already bans rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries for phones and laptops from checked baggage.

Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

Southwest Airlines is implementing a new rule later this month that will require flyers who use portable chargers and ...

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 ...

This year, there have been at least 22 incidents involving lithium batteries in air travel, according to data from the ...

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium battery fires.

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

Southwest makes another policy change for passengers - this time with how you charge your phone - Southwest Airlines will ...

"When a portable charger/power bank is used during a flight, it must be out of any baggage and remain in plain sight. Do not ...

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