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American Airlines Tightens Portable Charger Rules

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American Airlines is updating its policy to require passengers to keep portable chargers within sight and reach for crew response during battery fires. The airline is also limiting customers to two portable chargers each. This restriction follows a similar policy implemented by Southwest Airlines last year. American Airlines will implement new regulations for portable chargers on flights starting May 1st. Passengers must keep power banks visible and within reach during use. The rules prohibit placing chargers in overhead bins. The airline stated the change follows a rise in battery-related fires on aircraft. Other airlines are reportedly tightening similar safety rules due to ongoing concerns.

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Sources · 7 independent

Bloomberg Radio

“American Airlines updating its policy, now requiring passengers to keep their chargers in-site and in-reach so the crew can respond fast if there's a battery fire.”

WTOP Washington DC

“Starting May 1st it's rolling out new rules for portable chargers on flights. If you bring a power bank it has to stay visible and within reach while you're using it.”

WTOP Washington DC

“Starting May 1st it's rolling out new rules for portable chargers on flights. If you bring a power bank it has to stay visible and within reach while you're using it. No tossing in the overhead bin, you're also limited to two chargers.”

WTOP Washington DC

“American Airlines is cracking down on chargers starting May 1st. It's rolling out new rules for portable chargers on flights. If you bring a power bank, it has to stay visible and within reach while you're using it.”

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