Flying soon? American Airlines has new portable battery rules - what to know before you go

American Airlines has implemented new rules effective May 1 that limit passengers to two portable chargers (each ≤100 Wh), require chargers to be visible or within reach while in use, prohibit recharging onboard, and forbid storing such batteries in checked baggage; the article explains the safety rationale (lithium-ion fire risk), references similar policies at other carriers, and offers practical travel and device-care advice.