EasyJet plane makes emergency landing after 'power bank charging in luggage'
An EasyJet flight from Egypt to Luton was forced to make a sudden landing after the crew were informed a power bank was charging in luggage.The plane was forced to land in Rome at 11.30pm on Tuesday. According to reports, word got round that a woman told a stewardess about her powerbank — and the flight was diverted due to fire risks.EasyJet told The Sun: “Flight EZY2618 from Hurghada to Luton on May 19 diverted to Rome Fiumicino as the crew were informed a power bank was charging in luggage.“The captain then diverted as a precaution in line with safety regulations. Safety is our highest priority.“We would like to apologise to all passengers for any inconvenience.”Passengers were put up in hotels or slept in the terminal as the carrier’s next Rome to Luton flight was 2pm on Wednesday, according to reports.
