EasyJet Flight Diverts After Power Bank Found in Luggage
An easyJet flight diverted to Rome after a passenger reported a power bank in checked luggage, causing a 16-hour delay for 180 passengers.
May 26, 20264 min
Safety
EasyJet Flight Diverts to Rome After Power Bank Incident
EasyJet Flight EZY2618 diverted to Rome on May 19, 2026, after a passenger admitted to having an actively charging power bank in their checked luggage.
May 25, 20264 min
Safety
EasyJet Flight Diverts to Rome After Power Bank Incident
An EasyJet flight from Egypt to England diverted to Rome after a passenger alerted crew to a potential lithium battery fire risk from a charging device.
May 24, 20263 min
Safety
Airlines Enforce New ICAO Power Bank Safety Rules
Airlines are enforcing new ICAO rules limiting passengers to two power banks and banning inflight charging due to rising lithium battery fire risks.
May 20, 20265 min
Safety
HKIA Enforces ICAO 2-Power-Bank Limit After Recent Cabin Fires
Hong Kong airport now enforces ICAO's two-power-bank limit for passengers, citing risks from recent in-flight lithium battery fires.
Mar 31, 20265 min
Regulatory