The decision comes after dozens of recalls and safety incidents. Southwest Airlines has enacted a new rule around using ...

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 ...

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

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

As lithium battery fires become more common on flights, Southwest Airlines is asking passengers to keep power banks visible.

Southwest Airlines’ New Lithium-Ion Battery Policy Is Tested Early is available to both Aviation Week & Space Technology and AWIN subscribers. Subscribe now to read this content, plus receive critical ...

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

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

The Dallas-based airline announced in March that starting May 28, 2025, it will eliminate complimentary checked luggage for ...

Southwest will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List preferred members and customers traveling on ...