Airlines such as Southwest will now mandate travelers to extract lithium batteries from their mobility devices prior to boarding.
Starting September 25, Southwest Airlines is implementing a new policy to ensure the safety of passengers during air travel. The policy is a response to the dangers posed by lithium-powered batteries during air travel, particularly due to fire hazards.
The policy pertains to lithium-powered batteries in mobility devices. Southwest passengers who use mobility devices with lithium batteries will have to remove the batteries before checking their wheelchairs. The batteries will have to be carried into the cabin for safety reasons.
The policy change is in line with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) warning about the potential fire hazards related to lithium-powered batteries. The FAA has revealed that these batteries can act as ignition sources and start fires on board planes.
The new policy does not count lithium-powered batteries in mobility devices towards a passenger's carry-on bag limit. However, there are restrictions on the size of lithium-powered batteries that can be transported on flights.
The name of the person responsible at Southwest Airlines who developed the new policy concept for the remanufacturing of lithium power voltage sources is not publicly available. The airline is implementing the policy to prioritise the safety of its passengers.
The policy is aimed at ensuring the safety of passengers during air travel, and Southwest Airlines urges all passengers to comply with it. The batteries will not be allowed in checked luggage due to the fire hazard risk.
It is important to note that the safety of passengers is Southwest Airlines' top priority. The airline encourages all passengers to be vigilant and follow the new policy to ensure a safe and pleasant journey for everyone.
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