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

Southwest said that requiring these chargers to be kept out in the open when they are being used will help because “in the ...

Southwest Airlines is implementing a new safety policy, effective May 28, requiring passengers to keep portable phone ...

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

There is growing concern about lithium-ion battery fires on planes because the number of incidents continues to grow yearly.

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 in use due to concerns about lithium-ion battery fires, The Associated Press reports ...

As of May 21, 2025, Southwest said serves 117 airports across 11 countries. Southwest also serves 11 Florida airports: ...

Elsewhere, the Trump administration has halted a Biden-era lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over alleged flight delays. The ...