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Climatedepot.com executive editor Marc Morano discusses record Memorial Day travel despite high energy prices and analyzes the political blame game over energy on \u2018The Bottom Line.\u2019<\/p>\n
An international flight diverted to Rome this week after a passenger informed the crew that they had a power bank charging in their checked baggage, according to multiple reports.<\/p>\n
The London-based easyJet plane was flying from Hurghada, Egypt to London\u2019s Luton Airport on Tuesday evening when the incident happened.<\/p>\n
“No one knew what to think,” passenger Paul Casterton told The Sun. “Suddenly, the plane changed direction and made a descent. It was hard not to fear the worst.”<\/p>\n
He added that the passengers were relieved when they found out the issue was a power bank.<\/p>\n
20,000 BAGS STRANDED AFTER TECHNICAL ISSUE AT MAJOR AIRPORT LEAVES TRAVELERS SCRAMBLING<\/p>\n
An easyJet international flight was diverted to Rome this week after a passenger’s power bank was left charging in their checked baggage. (Matthias Balk\/picture alliance via Getty Images, File \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n
“Thank goodness it\u00a0wasn\u2019t\u00a0a bomb in the hold,” he said. “Word spread as to the true reason we had been diverted. It was quite an ordeal, but mostly relief that everyone was OK.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for easyJet told People magazine and The Sun:\u00a0“Flight EZY2618 from Hurghada to Luton on May 19 diverted to Rome Fiumicino as the crew were informed a\u00a0power\u00a0bank was charging in luggage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
“The captain then took the decision to divert as a precaution in line with\u00a0safety regulations,” the statement continued.<\/p>\n
RECORD MEMORIAL DAY TRAFFIC EXPECTED AS RIVERS WARNED ABOUT WORST TIMES TO TRAVEL\u00a0<\/p>\n
The spokesperson added, “The aircraft landed safely, and passengers disembarked routinely. We provided hotel accommodation and meals where available. As some customers remained in the airport, they were provided with refreshments.”<\/p>\n
A mobile phone, left, is charged with a portable charger. (Getty Images, File \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n
EasyJet didn\u2019t immediately respond to Fox News Digital\u2019s after-hours request for comment.<\/p>\n
Portable chargers and lithium-ion batteries are prohibited in checked bags on all U.S. and international flights because of the risk of fire.<\/p>\n
They are allowed in carry-on bags.<\/p>\n
Portable chargers and lithium-ion batteries are prohibited in checked bags. (Robert Alexander\/Getty Images, File \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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The airline added that the “safety of its passengers and crew is easyJet’s highest priority, and easyJet operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all manufacturers’ guidelines.”<\/p>\n
EasyJet also apologized to the passengers “for any inconvenience caused by the diversion and subsequent delay.”<\/p>\n
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