# Southwest Airlines says it will limit passengers to one lithium portable charger on flights and ban them from being stowed in overhead bins.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Newsmax*

## Key points

- Southwest Airlines will limit passengers to one lithium portable charger per flight starting April 20.
- Portable chargers are now banned from overhead bins and cannot be recharged using in-seat power on Southwest.
- The International Civil Aviation Organization has set a global limit of two power banks per passenger.
- Southwest plans to equip its entire fleet with in-seat power by mid-2027 to reduce charger reliance.

**Companies:** Southwest Airlines, Lufthansa Group
**Countries:** United States, South Korea, Canada

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