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 told CNN. Flight EZY2618 departed from Hurghada, a popular Egyptian tourist destination on the Red Sea, on Tuesday. FlightAware data shows the plane cruising at 10,980 meters (around 36,000 feet) until three and a half hours into the flight, when the plane diverts to the Italian capital, landing at Rome Fiumicino at 11:33 p.m. After crew were made aware of the power bank charging another device in the passengerâs luggage, âthe Captain then took the decision to divert as a precaution in line with safety regulations,â EasyJet said in a statement to CNN. âThe safety of its customers and crew is easyJetâs highest priority and easyJet operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all manufacturersâ guidelines,â the statement said. âWe are sorry for any inconvenience caused by the diversion and subsequent delay.â Passengers were given hotels and meals for the evening, before finishing their journey to London Luton Airport on Wednesday morning, EasyJet said. Why are a growing number of
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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 told CNN. Flight EZY2618 departed from Hurghada, a popular…
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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 told CNN. Flight EZY2618 departed from…
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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 told CNN. Flight EZY2618 departed from Hurghada, a popular…
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