Southwest Airlines will introduce a new policy requiring portable chargers to be visible when they're in use onboard.

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

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

Southwest Airlines will start enforcing a few new policy changes on May 28, and customers might want to act quickly over the ...

The BriefSouthwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into ...

One new rule, however, isn’t likely to draw much anger and, in fact, is almost certainly going to be adopted by other ...

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

Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway ...

That's all left some passengers trying to figure out how to navigate the change, and Southwest has now provided some guidance ...

Southwest Airlines will charge for checked bags starting May 28, 2025, based on ticket type and purchase date, unless you ...

Southwest Airlines on Tuesday said it will charge $35 for one checked bag and $45 for the second, except for certain elite ...

Southwest Airlines will require passengers to keep portable chargers visible while in use. This new policy aims to reduce the risk of fire from overheating chargers. The policy change follows ...