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EasyJet Flight Diverted to Rome Over External Battery Safety Concern

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An EasyJet flight from Hurghada to London was diverted to Rome after a passenger reported leaving a device charging with an external battery in their checked luggage. The flight, which had been airborne for about three and a half hours, landed in Rome Fiumicino at 11:33 PM local time as a precautionary measure for safety. EasyJet provided accommodations and meals for passengers overnight before they continued their journey to London Luton the following morning. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of lithium-ion batteries on flights, especially following new regulations limiting the number of portable batteries passengers can carry and prohibiting their use during flights.

Key Details: • Flight EZY2618 diverted after 3.5 hours of flight time. • Passengers received hotel accommodations and meals in Rome. • New regulations limit passengers to two portable batteries and prohibit charging during flights. • 563 incidents related to lithium-ion batteries reported between 2006 and 2026.

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