Southwest Bans Extra Chargers, Boosts Safety

0:00Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable chargers to cut the risk of lithium battery fires on flights. Starting April 20th, passengers can only bring one charger each, and it has to stay in their carry-on bag, not overhead bins or checked luggage. They already make you keep it visible while charging, so crews can spot trouble fast. This goes beyond the international civil aviation organization's recent advice of two chargers per person. This won't raid bags or seize extras, though. Instead, though remind folks about the dangers when booking tickets and at the gate, aiming to boost awareness since most travelers don't know the full risks. Incidents are climbing as more devices bore planes, and even rare fires can turn deadly quick. Back in January 2025, a charger blaze on an air boost on jet in South Korea forced a full evacuation of 176 people. Before, it torched the roof. Just like aviation vets say, it's a smart move, given daily global flights top 100,000?

1:01Flight crews pack firebags and gloves to smother hot batteries, and this rule sharpens that response. To ease the pinch, Southwest rolls out in-seat power on all planes by mid next year. Bottom line, it's a proactive playkeeping sky safer without overkill enforcement. Stay informed and pack a light on those chargers next trip. That wraps Canada News today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.