Recently, an EasyJet flight from Egypt to London took an unexpected stop in Rome. The reason? A passenger was charging a power bank in their luggage, which was placed in the plane’s hold.
The airline cited “safety reasons” for the diversion, explaining, “The safety of its passengers and crew is EasyJet’s highest priority, and EasyJet operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all manufacturers’ guidelines”.
Here’s why power banks pose risks on flight, as well as the rules you may have to follow if you want to bring one on board:
Why are power banks considered a risk on flights?
They use lithium batteries, which carry more energy than lots of other batteries and run a higher risk of catching fire. This ...
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