Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns
Passengers on Southwest flights will be required to keep their portable chargers in sight while using them because of lithium-ion battery fires.
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2 developments- May 20, 2025Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns
- May 21, 2025Southwest Airlines places new restrictions on portable chargers in carry-on
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Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns
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