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

But the new Southwest Airlines battery policy changes how you can use your portable charger during flights. To avoid surprises at the gate or in the air, here’s what you need to know about the updated ...

Airlines in the US, China, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea and Singapore have introduced new power bank regulations following ...

That’s why, since 2016, they’ve been banned from passengers’ checked luggage on almost every flight in the world. And, it’s why Southwest Airlines took what it said was a “first-in-industry” policy ...

Passengers first started becoming aware of the new rule about two weeks ago when a message appeared in the Southwest app. "If ...

A Southwest Airlines flight diverted to South Carolina after a passenger's battery pack started smoking days after new ...

While the FAA and the Transportation Security Administration currently allow lithium-powered devices like e-cigarettes and ...

Here’s what to know about confusing rules as airlines and governments change their policies, citing the risk of fires ...

With increasing concerns over their fire risk, we outline what carriers, including British Airways, Ryanair, EasyJet, Virgin ...