An easyJet flight from Egypt to the U.K. was diverted due a power bank in a passenger’s checked baggage.

An easyJet flight with 180 passengers bound for Luton was forced to make an emergency landing in Rome after someone left a phone charging on a powerbank in their luggage

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…

Il volo EZY2618, partito da Hurghada in Egitto e diretto a Londra Luton, è atterrato martedì sera all’aeroporto di Roma Fiumicino per motivi precauzionali

Flight operators from Emirates to Virgin Australia have introduced new power bank regulations following fire safety concerns

Aeronave da EasyJet alterou rota por precaução depois que passageiro informou que carregador portátil estava no compartimento de carga; não houve incêndio

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…

Un aereo di easyJet con 180 passeggeri a bordo è stato dirottato a Roma dopo il ritrovamento di una power bank nella stiva. Decollato da Hurgha...

An easyJet flight from Egypt to the U.K. was diverted due a power bank in a passenger’s checked baggage.

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.

Rising lithium-battery incidents are pushing airlines worldwide to tighten portable charger rules as regulators struggle with inconsistent safety standards.

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.