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 ...

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

Under a new policy taking effect Wednesday, May 28, Southwest Airlines will be the first domestic carrier requiring ...

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

This was the stock's third consecutive day of losses.

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

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 ...

Southwest Airlines is implementing a new safety policy, effective May 28, requiring passengers to keep portable chargers and power banks visible during flights. The airline will prohibit the use of ...

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

By JOSH FUNK Associated PressPassengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers ...