Southwest Airlines Bans Portable Chargers in Carry-on Bags

Southwest Airlines has made a new rule about portable chargers, those battery packs we use to charge our phones.

You can still bring them on the plane, but you can't use them or keep them hidden in your bag.

This is because of safety concerns.

Sometimes, these chargers can get too hot and catch fire.

To keep everyone safe, Southwest wants you to keep your charger out in the open, like in the seat pocket or on the tray table.

That way, if there is a problem, the flight crew can act fast.

This rule is a bit stricter than the rules the government has, but Southwest wants to be extra careful to avoid any problems.