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 ...

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.

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 ...

Southwest Airlines' new policy on lithium-ion battery chargers and devices was made based on findings flagged by its safety management system (SMS).

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 ...

Southwest Airlines will start enforcing a few new policy changes on May 28, and customers might want to act quickly over the next two days to avoid fees and restrictions that come with the updated ...

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