Southwest's new portable charger policy was vindicated after just 24 hours when a flight diverted due to a smoking battery pack Pete Syme Mon, June 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM UTC ...

Southwest Airlines has implemented new rules requiring passengers to keep portable chargers visible while in use, following ...

Southwest Airlines is introducing a new battery policy in its cabins starting next week, which will require passengers to keep portable chargers visible when they're in use onboard.

A Southwest Airlines Co. LUV flight on its way to Tampa, Florida, had to be diverted to South Carolina after a passenger's portable battery pack started smoking.. What Happened: An hour into its ...

Under a new policy taking effect Wednesday, May 28, Southwest Airlines will be the first domestic carrier requiring passengers to have portable battery chargers visible while in use.

Southwest Airlines' new bag fees, safety policy go into effect this week Bags won't fly free and portable charging devices will need to be in sight. By Andrea Guzmán , Texas Brands Reporter May ...

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