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

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

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

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

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

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

In 2025 airlines will make a $36 billion profit on revenues of $979 billion. While those are big numbers, let’s remember this ...

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

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.

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Passengers on flights to Turkey who unbuckle their seat belts, enter an aisle or open overhead compartments before their plane has stopped taxiing upon arrival are eligible for ...

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