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

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

Southwest Airlines is implementing a new safety policy, effective May 28, requiring passengers to keep portable phone ...

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

Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

Southwest announced that for the first time in its 54-year history, its customers will no longer be "allowed two free checked ...

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

Southwest Airlines is implementing a surprising new restriction on portable chargers to keep these notoriously incendiary devices from bursting into flame mid-flight. Starting on May 28, passengers ...

Southwest Airlines will require that chargers be kept out while in use due to fire concerns. Here's what travelers need to ...

Southwest is the first airline to formally require passengers to keep portable chargers in plain sight while in use during ...

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines is counting down the final days of its universal free checked bags policy, giving travelers less ...

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