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Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety

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

ABC News · 3d

Southwest will no longer allow portable batteries to be stored in passenger bags

The U.S. carrier will be the first to implement a new lithium battery policy. Southwest Airlines is introducing a new rule, requiring passengers to keep power banks and portable charging devices ...

KALW · 2d

Southwest Airlines will require passengers to keep chargers visible due to fire risk

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

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Men's Journal on MSN · 3d

Southwest Airlines Announces Major New Safety Policy

Southwest Airlines is about to implement a new safety measure that could shake up the industry. According to The Seattle Times, there have been 19 incidents on planes this year involving lithium-ion batteries.

USA TODAY on MSN · 10h

Southwest Airlines announces new onboard battery policy. Here's what to know.

Southwest Airlines will introduce a new policy requiring portable chargers to be visible when they're in use onboard.

The New York Times · 1d

Southwest Airlines to Tighten Restrictions on Portable Batteries on Flights

The carrier will require passengers to keep lithium batteries visible while in use in order to allow flight crews to respond more quickly in case one catches fire.

New York Post2d

Southwest surprises customers with strict new policy — the first of its kind in the industry: experts

Southwest Airlines is implementing a surprising new ... “Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of its customers and employees.” They will, however, allow passengers to keep ...

USA Today5d

Bag fees, assigned seats: All the new changes at Southwest Airlines in 2025 and beyond

Southwest Airlines is eliminating open seating and will begin assigning seats in early 2026. Free checked bags are being discontinued for most passengers. Flight credits will now expire ...

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