Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium-ion battery ...

Southwest announced the new policy that will go into effect May 28 and said passengers may have already seen notifications about the rule when using the airline's app.

Nation & World News Southwest Airlines will require chargers be visible during use because of fire concerns Published: May. 20, 2025, 9:39 p.m.

WASHINGTON — Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of ...