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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.
According to ABC News this morning, Southwest Airlines passengers are receiving a pop-up notification when they check in stating that passengers will no longer be allowed to store their portable ...
Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.
"Using portable charging devices while stored in a bag or overhead bin will no longer be permitted. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of its Customers and Employees ...
Southwest Airlines, citing safety concerns, will no longer allow passengers to charge their devices with a power bank stowed inside a carry-on bag. Starting on May 28, travelers must place their ...
Southwest Airlines is implementing a rule requiring flyers who use portable chargers and batteries while traveling on their flights to keep the electronics in plain sight, citing potential fire risks.
Passengers will be allowed to store their devices in their carry-on bags when not in use. REUTERS. While Southwest has not implemented the policy yet, passengers have been receiving notifications ...
Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.
A Southwest passenger's "battery charger apparently overheated and began to smoke," the airline said. Quick-thinking flight ...
"Using portable charging devices while stored in a bag or overhead bin will no longer be permitted," Southwest said in a statement. "Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of its ...