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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

A customer’s battery charger apparently overheated and began to smoke.” Just one day after implementing its ...

Southwest Airlines will soon require all battery packs and charging devices remain visible throughout flights, saying it's a safety measure so crew members can more easily respond to possible fires.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A flight headed to Florida was diverted to the Grand Strand on Thursday after reports of cabin ...