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Southwest Airlines Mandates Visible Chargers for Safety

5/21/2025

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Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines will require passengers to keep portable chargers visible during flights, becoming the first U.S. airline to adopt this safety measure. This decision comes in response to a surge in lithium-ion battery fire incidents, with the FAA reporting 22 such cases in 2025 alone. Safety takes flight!

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Story summary

Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines will require passengers to keep portable chargers visible during flights, becoming the first U.S. airline to adopt this safety measure. This decision comes in response to a surge in lithium-ion battery fire incidents, with the FAA reporting 22 such cases in 2025 alone. Safety takes flight!