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EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage

UK - An UK-bound EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger's luggage, it has been revealed.

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Flight EZY2618 from Hurghada in Egypt to London Luton landed in the Italian capital on Tuesday night as a "precaution". The airline said the captain had decided to divert "in line with safety regulations" after a passenger informed the crew during the flight that the portable charger was in the hold of the aircraft. Many airlines have toughened rules on power banks, often requiring that they be stored in handluggage because of the risk of lithium-ion batteries catching fire. The flight touched down safely at Rome Fiumicino and was rescheduled to the next day. Data from FlightRadar24 showed the flight cruising at 36,000ft when almost three hours into its journey, over the Adriatic Sea, it took a sharp left-hand turn and landed 20 minutes later. It is understood there was no issue with the power bank, but regulations state power banks are not allowed to be charging in the hold during a flight. A spokesperson for the airline said: "The aircraft landed safely and passengers disembarked routinely and we provided hotel accommodation and meals where available. As some customers remained in the airport, they were provided with refreshments. (BBC)

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