EasyJet passengers had to wait overnight after their flight diverted when a passenger told crew their power bank was charging in their checked bag.

Airline says captain took the decision out of precaution and stressed the aircraft landed safely

180 passeggeri in apprensione: il pilota annuncia "c'è qualcosa che non dovremmo avere a bordo" e atterra a Fiumicino.

A routine Tuesday night flight from Egypt to the UK turned into an unplanned overnight stop in Italy after a passenger raised a safety concern about a device in their bag. EasyJet…

An EasyJet flight bound for London was forced to divert to Rome after a passenger told crew they had left a device charging from a power bank in their hold luggage, the airline…

The EasyJet flight bound for London was cruising at 10,980 metres until three and a half hours into the flight, when the plane diverted to Rome.

The Civil Aviation Authority today said ‘more awareness’ was needed as travellers 'not aware'

The rule reminder comes after a flight was forced to divert and deal with the issue

EasyJet passengers had to wait overnight after their flight diverted when a passenger told crew their power bank was charging in their checked bag.