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

But the new Southwest Airlines battery policy changes how you can use your portable charger during flights. To avoid surprises at the gate or in the air, here’s what you need to know about the updated ...

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

Passengers first started becoming aware of the new rule about two weeks ago when a message appeared in the Southwest app. "If ...

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

That’s why, since 2016, they’ve been banned from passengers’ checked luggage on almost every flight in the world. And, it’s why Southwest Airlines took what it said was a “first-in-industry” policy ...

If you're using a portable charger or power bank, you'll have to have it out. No more charging a device that is in your carry ...

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

We tested more than 10 of the most popular portable chargers to find the one that’s best suited for your bag on your next ...

In the United States, Southwest Airlines is the first of the four biggest American carriers to introduce new restrictions.

You’ll need to keep your portable charger visible anytime you're using it, which means no leaving your phone to charge in ...