# Southwest Airlines will start limiting customers to only one 100Wh (watt-hour) charger per person beginning on April 20.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · CBS News*

## Key points

- Southwest Airlines will limit passengers to one 100Wh portable charger per person starting April 20.
- Portable chargers must be stored under the seat or on the passenger, not in overhead bins.
- Recharging portable chargers using in-seat power outlets will be prohibited on Southwest flights.
- Southwest will notify passengers of the new policy through digital signage, announcements, and direct interactions.

**Companies:** Southwest Airlines
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/southwest-airlines-portable-charger-limits-4-8-2026/)

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