An EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome Fiumicino on Tuesday, May 19, after a passenger revealed they had a power bank in use in the hold. Flight EZY2618, which was UK-bound, was redirected as a result of the incident.
The diversion occurred after a passenger disclosed that they had a power bank in their checked luggage. The aircraft landed at Rome Fiumicino Airport following the discovery.
Many airlines have toughened their rules on power banks in recent years. These devices are often required to be stored in hand luggage rather than checked luggage, according to reports on airline policies.
The incident involved EasyJet flight EZY2618 on Tuesday, May 19. The flight was en route to the United Kingdom when it was diverted to Rome. No further details about the passenger or the outcome of the diversion were reported in the available sources.
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