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Southwest Airlines, flight and battery packs

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Southwest's new portable charger policy was vindicated after just 24 hours when a flight diverted due to a smoking battery pack

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

Smoke from battery charger on Southwest plane causes flight to divert

Southwest is crediting the quick action of its crew to prevent serious harm when a battery charger appeared to begin smoking on board a flight from Baltimore to Tampa. The flight instead landed at Myrtle Beach with no injuries.

Southwest to require battery packs, charging devices remain visible during flights

Southwest Airlines will soon require all battery packs and charging devices remain visible throughout flights, saying it's a safety measure so crew members can more easily respond to possible fires.

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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Southwest’s New Portable Battery Policy

But the new Southwest Airlines battery policy changes how you can use your portable charger during flights. To avoid ...

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Southwest Has a Strict New Safety Rule About Chargers—What Travelers Should Know

The decision comes after dozens of recalls and safety incidents. Southwest Airlines has enacted a new rule around using ...

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Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety

Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway ...

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Southwest Airlines places new restrictions on portable chargers in carry-on

Portable chargers and power banks might be useful additions to your carry-on luggage, but they’re also a potential fire risk.

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Can I take my portable charger on a flight? The rules after several airlines ban using the device

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

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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 ...

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Southwest is implementing a new safety-first portable charger rule

Southwest is the first airline to formally require passengers to keep portable chargers in plain sight while in use during ...

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Southwest to require chargers be kept visible to reduce battery fires

Southwest Airlines will soon be requiring passengers to keep portable chargers visible while in use due to concerns about ...

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Southwest Airlines passengers will have to keep chargers visible on flights

Beware, Southwest Airlines travelers: You’re going to have to keep your portable charging devices visible during flights.

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