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| Date: | Wednesday 29 January 2025 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-700 or -800 |
| Owner/operator: | Southwest Airlines |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-7B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | en route LAX-MDW -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX/KLAX) |
| Chicago-Midway Airport, IL (MDW/KMDW) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
During a flight from Los Angeles, California (LAX) to Chicago, Illinois (MDW), a passenger's e-cigarette began emitting smoke. A flight attendant placed the e-cigarette into a thermal containment bag. The flight continued to its destination without further incident. There was no report of injury or damage.
Sources:
FAA
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Aug-2025 14:35 | ASN | Added |
| 12-Aug-2025 10:09 | ASN | Updated [Aircraft type, ] |
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