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

The updated policy took effect on May 28, a Southwest Airlines spokesperson confirmed to Travel + Leisure. “When a portable charger/power bank is used during a flight, it must be out of any ...

Southwest Airlines enforces a new policy requiring portable chargers to be kept in plain sight during flights to address growing concerns over lithium-ion battery fires.

Southwest Airlines enforces a new policy requiring portable chargers to be kept in plain sight during flights to address growing concerns over lithium-ion battery fires.

Southwest Airlines enforces a new policy requiring portable chargers to be kept in plain sight during flights to address growing concerns over lithium-ion battery fires.

Southwest Airlines enforces a new policy requiring portable chargers to be kept in plain sight during flights to address growing concerns over lithium-ion battery fires.

Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries. Fox News Media Fox Business ...

Southwest Airlines enforces a new policy requiring portable chargers to be kept in plain sight during flights to address growing concerns over lithium-ion battery fires.

Southwest Airlines enforces a new policy requiring portable chargers to be kept in plain sight during flights to address growing concerns over lithium-ion battery fires.

Southwest Airlines enforces a new policy requiring portable chargers to be kept in plain sight during flights to address growing concerns over lithium-ion battery fires.

Southwest Airlines enforces a new policy requiring portable chargers to be kept in plain sight during flights to address growing concerns over lithium-ion battery fires.