Lufthansa flight to Lisbon diverted after power bank catches fire
A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Lisbon made an emergency landing in Lyon after a passenger's power bank caught fire mid-air. No injuries were reported.
An Airbus A321-200 operated by Lufthansa, bound for Lisbon, was rerouted to Lyon following a mid-air incident involving an external battery. The aircraft, carrying 198 passengers and six crew members, departed from Frankfurt airport on Saturday evening. Cabin crew swiftly responded to a power bank catching fire near a seat, placing the smoldering device in a specialized containment bag designed for lithium battery fires.
Despite the prompt action, the pilot decided to divert to Lyon as a precautionary measure. The flight touched down in Lyon without further incident, with passengers spending the night in local hotels before continuing their journey to Lisbon the following morning. Lufthansa emphasized their unwavering commitment to passenger and crew safety.
Since January, the airline has implemented a strict policy banning the use and charging of external batteries onboard its aircraft, allowing only two power banks in cabin baggage under strict safety guidelines.
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