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Southwest Airlines Bans Charging Devices Inside Carry-On Bags—Here’s Why

Citing safety concerns, Southwest Airlines will no longer allow passengers to charge devices with a power bank stowed inside a carry-on bag—going further than current FAA guidance.

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Southwest Airlines Will Require Passengers to Keep Portable Chargers Out During Flights

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Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety

Southwest Airlines' new portable charger policy

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.

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Travelers have one more week to book Southwest tickets with free checked bags

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Southwest Airlines Bans Portable Chargers Inside Your Bags

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights to be required to keep portable chargers in plain sight

There have been 19 incidents so far this year following the record high of 89 in 2024, according to Federal Aviation Administration statistics.

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Southwest Airlines will require passengers to keep chargers visible due to fire risk

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Southwest is implementing a new safety-first portable charger rule

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 devices from bursting into flame mid-flight. Starting on May 28, passengers will be required to keep their power banks in plain sight, making the budget carrier the first to roll out a policy of this kind.

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Southwest Airlines introduces new portable charger policy to combat battery fire risks

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will ... as well,” Wroth said.What do the existing rules say?The Transportation Security Administration has long prohibited e-cigarettes and chargers ...