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Airlines are cracking down on portable chargers over fire risk concerns
Arlines are tightening their rules on batteries and portable chargers. Because of fire risks, you'll now have to keep your portable chargers visible while you're using them, at least on Southwest ...
Southwest will no longer allow portable batteries to be stored in passenger bags
Southwest Airlines is introducing a new rule, requiring passengers to keep power banks and portable charging devices in plain ...
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 ...
Charging your device on a Southwest flight is about to get more complicated
Southwest is banning the use of portable charging devices stored in a bag or overhead bin following incidents including a ...
Southwest surprises customers with strict new policy — the first of its kind in the industry: experts
Southwest Airlines is implementing a surprising new restriction on portable chargers to keep these notoriously incendiary ...
New Southwest Airlines portable charger rule could set industry trend
Southwest Airlines passengers must soon keep portable chargers visible during flights due to rising lithium battery fire ...
Southwest Airlines plane struck by lightning during descent
A Southwest Airlines flight en route to Denver was struck by lightning as it descended into the city on Sunday.