A Delta flight to Fort Lauderdale made an emergency landing in Fort Myers after a personal battery caught fire. Here's what ...

Lithium-ion battery fires are increasingly common. The Fire Safety Research Institute reports that in 2023 alone, there were 268 reported fires involving lithium-ion batteries in New York City alone.

Southwest Airlines has implemented new portable charger flight rules to maximize flight safety. The updated policy focuses on lithium-ion battery safety, a growing concern for the airline industry ...

But there are still challenges to overcome. Sulfur doesn’t conduct electricity well, so it must be mixed with other materials ...

The battery terminals must be protected from short circuit,” the FAA said. ... tablets, watches and calculators, as well as external battery chargers containing a lithium-ion battery. ...

Lithium-ion battery fires, which are difficult to extinguish, have also made headlines around the country from cell phones, burning Teslas and other electric vehicles, and even a battery plant ...

The FAA has already recorded 33 reports of incidents caused by lithium batteries (either in power banks, cell phones, laptops, tablets or e-cigarettes/vapes) on U.S. aircraft in 2025, though only ...

Power banks and portable chargers are prohibited in checked luggage on flights. This ban follows a rise in lithium-ion battery fires, including incidents on planes and with electric vehicles.

Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.