Southwest Airlines Bans Using Portable Chargers Inside Carry-On Luggage, Citing Fire Risk

forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2025/05/22/southwest-airlines-bans-charging-devices-inside-carry-on-bags-heres-why

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Southwest Airlines is the first U.S. airline to ban passengers from charging devices with a power bank inside a carry-on bag due to the risk of a charger’s lithium battery overheating or catching fire—going further than current FAA guidance.
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This story appeared on forbes.com, 2025-05-22 18:54:37.046000.
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