American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.

American Airlines will require passengers to keep portable chargers visible and accessible starting May 1. Passengers will be limited to two portable chargers, which cannot be stored in overhead bins. The new policy is a safety measure to help crew members respond quickly to potential battery fires.

American Airlines is the latest carrier to regulate how and when you can use a portable charger.

Starting May 1, American Airlines will limit passengers to two portable chargers that do not exceed 100 watt hours each.

American Airlines says it will begin restricting the use of portable chargers during flights next month, following crosstown rival Southwest Airlines with a move it says will "sup

American Airlines scored a big gain in the ACSI airline customer satisfaction rankings, finishing behind Delta and tied for second with JetBlue.

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