Overview
- Southwest will limit each passenger to one portable charger of 100 watt-hours or less starting April 20.
- The devices cannot go in overhead bins and must be on the passenger or under the seat.
- Flyers may not use in-seat power to recharge portable battery packs during flights.
- Customers will see policy reminders during booking and check-in, and crews will not search bags or confiscate chargers.
- FAA data show 97 battery smoke or fire incidents in 2025, and new ICAO guidance is pushing airlines to tighten rules.