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BLK ALERTS - Flying With A Lithium-Powered Wheelchair Or Scooter? Southwest Just Changed The Rules — What To Know

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As crackdowns on passengers flying with lithium battery-operated items continue, Southwest Airlines’ latest policy related to the matter will impact its customers who use motorized wheelchairs and scooters. According to The Hill, the carrier’s Vice President of Safety and Security, Dave Hunt, sent a memo to company employees on September 12 regarding a policy change for how those using lithium-powered mobility devices will board. The statement n…

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Southwest will require removal of electric wheelchair batteries before flying; the measure seeks to prevent fire on aircraft

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TravelNoire broke the news in on Friday, September 19, 2025.
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