{"id":355653,"date":"2026-05-27T03:08:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T02:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetidenewsonline.com\/?p=355653"},"modified":"2026-05-26T20:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T19:35:16","slug":"egypt-flight-moves-to-prevent-explosion-diverts-london-flight-to-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetidenewsonline.com\/?p=355653","title":{"rendered":"Egypt Flight Moves To Prevent Explosion &#8212;- Diverts London Flight To Rome\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">An EasyJet flight from Egypt to London was diverted to Rome after a passenger was found with a power bank in checked luggage.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The airline said the diversion was made as a safety precaution due to regulations surrounding lithium-ion batteries.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Passengers landed safely in Rome and were provided accommodation and refreshments after the delay.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The aircraft, operating flight EZY2618 from Hurghada to London Luton, made an unscheduled landing at Rome Fiumicino Airport last Tuesday evening as a precautionary safety measure.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">According to the airline, the decision to divert was taken after a passenger informed cabin crew that the portable charger was inside luggage stored in the aircraft\u2019s hold.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Although no fire or malfunction was reported, lithium-ion batteries found in power banks are considered a significant safety risk on aircraft due to the possibility of overheating or catching fire.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Flight tracking data showed the plane cruising at approximately 36,000 feet over the Adriatic Sea before suddenly changing course and heading towards Rome, where it landed safely about 20 minutes later.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Passengers reportedly disembarked without incident, while the flight was rescheduled for the following day.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">In a statement, EasyJet apologised for the disruption and said the diversion was carried out in accordance with aviation safety regulations.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;The safety of passengers and crew is our highest priority,\u201d the airline said, adding that hotel accommodation, meals, and refreshments were provided for affected travellers.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;EasyJet\u2019s policies state that power banks are only permitted in cabin baggage and must not be stored in checked luggage.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The airline also prohibits passengers from using power banks to charge devices during flights.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The incident comes as airlines around the world continue tightening restrictions on portable chargers and lithium battery devices amid growing concerns over onboard fire hazards linked to overheating batteries.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An EasyJet flight from Egypt to London was diverted to Rome after a passenger was found with a power bank in checked luggage. The airline said the diversion was made as a safety precaution due to regulations surrounding lithium-ion batteries. Passengers landed safely in Rome and were provided accommodation and refreshments after the delay. 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