Power Bank in Hold Luggage Prompts EasyJet Flight Diversion
TL;DR
An EasyJet flight from Hurghada to London diverted to Rome after crew discovered a passenger’s power bank was charging another device in the hold luggage; the captain diverted as a precaution under safety regulations, passengers were housed with hotels and meals, and the journey resumed to London the next morning. The incident underscores ongoing restrictions on lithium-ion batteries and power banks in air travel.
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