Southwest's New Battery Charger Rules: Safer Skies Ahead

0:00Southwest Airlines just laid down new rules on portable battery chargers to keep flights safer. Starting April 20th, each passenger can only bring one lithium charger on board, no stashing them in overhead bins, or checked bags anymore. If you're using that charger to power up your phone or whatever, it has to stay right out in the open. Fly Cruise need a clear view to jump on any overheating fast, before it turns into real trouble. This move ties back to FAA reports on battery mishaps, smoke, fires, and extreme heat from chargers, vapes, e-sigs, phones, and laptops popping up on, planes. Southwest isn't planning back searches or confiscations, though. Their safety VP says they'll hit passengers with reminders during booking and right at the gate to get everyone on board. Flyers, double check your pack before heading out. These changes aim to cut risks without the hassle, so we can all fly smooth. Tampa Bay news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with the story.