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

Want to use a portable charger on your next flight? There are some new rules.

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

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

But the new Southwest Airlines battery policy changes how you can use your portable charger during flights. To avoid ...

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

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

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

Daily Memo: How Southwest’s SMS Flagged A Hazard And Reshaped Passenger Policy is published in Aviation Daily, an Aviation ...

Southwest revealed to customers on Tuesday that moving forward, it will charge $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a ...

Some customers will still enjoy baggage privileges after the change. Southwest credit card holders will continue to receive one free checked bag for themselves and up to eight passengers on the same ...