New policies from the airlines ban the robots from traveling in the passenger cabin or cargo hold.

The airlines cite a concern over the size of batteries used in human- and animal-like robots, as batteries catching fire on ...

Southwest Airlines is no longer allowing robot passengers on board — and robot enthusiasts are not happy with the discrimination. In May 2026, Southwest implemented a new policy stating that ...

Major airlines are banning human and pet-like robots from flying in the cabin or with checked luggage. Here's why ...

The major airline has become the third to ban robots for a very specific reason ...

If you wanted to bring a human-like robot on your next Southwest flight, that plan has been grounded. Southwest Airlines just updated its travel policy to prohibit passengers from bringing humanoid or ...

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 11:00 CET | 14:00 - 17:00 HK/SG CNBC's Arjun Kharpal details Xpeng's technology plans beyond electric cars, including its focus on flying vehicles and humanoid robots. Got a ...