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

While the FAA and the Transportation Security Administration currently allow lithium-powered devices like e-cigarettes and ...

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

A Southwest Airlines flight diverted to South Carolina after a passenger's battery pack started smoking days after new ...

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

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

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

Here’s what to know about confusing rules as airlines and governments change their policies, citing the risk of fires ...

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

A Southwest Airlines plane going from Baltimore to Tampa was forced to divert to Myrtle Beach after a battery charger on board appeared to catch fire mid-flight. The plane landed safely and no ...