Southwest Airlines now requires passengers to keep portable power packs visible while charging devices onboard. This policy aims to mitigate the risk of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, a ...

Here's my latest airport fear: I mix up the rules about bringing battery packs on the plane, and then my red light wand starts smoking mid-flight, leading to an emergency landing. Does it sound like I ...

Is it OK to check your phone’s power bank? Can you charge your tablet in the overhead bin? What about a cordless hair dryer?