Lufthansa flight diverted after passenger’s battery catches fire
The pilot decided to divert the flight to Lyon, France, as a precaution after a passenger’s powerbank battery caught fire.
First reported 3 hours ago · latest update 3 hours ago
FRANKFURT - A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Lisbon was diverted to Lyon in France after a passenger’s powerbank battery caught fire, the airline said.
The incident happened on Sept 26 while the Airbus A321-200 carrying 198 passengers was heading to the Portuguese capital.
A Lufthansa spokesperson said the crew immediately secured the battery in a protective bag specially designed for lithium batteries, and no-one was injured.
The pilot decided to divert to Lyon as a precaution, and the flight landed without incident.
Passengers resumed the flight on Sept 27 after an overnight stay in a hotel.
“The safety of our passengers and crews remains Lufthansa’s top priority at all times,” the company said.
The airline has banned the use and charging of external batteries on its aircraft since January, even though passengers are allowed to carry up to two in the cabin, subject to certain safety conditions. AFP
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Lufthansa flight diverted after passenger’s battery catches fire
The pilot decided to divert the flight to Lyon, France, as a precaution after a passenger’s powerbank battery caught fire.
3 hours agoLufthansa Flight To Lisbon Diverted To Lyon After Powerbank Catches Fire
A Lufthansa spokesperson said the crew immediately secured the battery in a protective bag specially designed for lithium batteries, and no-one was injured.
3 hours ago