EasyJet Flight Diverts to Rome Due to Power Bank in Luggage

An EasyJet flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Rome after a power bank was discovered in a passenger's luggage, prompting safety concerns.

24 May, 19:10 — 25 May, 14:46

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Why this matters

This incident highlights the critical importance of airline safety regulations regarding lithium-ion batteries, which pose a fire risk if carried in checked luggage. Such diversions cause significant inconvenience and potential safety concerns for passengers and crew.

Key entitiesEasyJet Rome Fiumicino Airport Hurghada London

The Story

What 6 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

An EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome
The diversion was caused by a power bank found in a passenger's luggage
The flight was en route from Hurghada to London

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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An EasyJet flight from Hurghada to London diverted to Rome.

agreed·myjoyonlinenaftemporikiindex-hraktualne-czBBC

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The diversion was due to a power bank in checked luggage.

agreed·myjoyonlinenaftemporikiindex-hraktualne-czBBC

The incident occurred approximately a week before the reporting date.

unverified·aktualne-cz

The power bank was charging in the luggage.

unverified·myjoyonline

Coverage gaps

The specific reason why power banks are prohibited in checked luggage (fire hazard from lithium-ion batteries)

Reportedindex-hr

Missingmyjoyonlinenaftemporikiaktualne-cz+1

The general toughening of airline rules on power banks, requiring them in hand luggage

ReportedBBC

Missingmyjoyonlinenaftemporikiindex-hr+1

The power bank was actively charging when discovered

Reportedmyjoyonline

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Source Diversity

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Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

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Geographic diversity— 6 regions26/34

Sri Lanka1Ghana1Greece1Croatia1Czech Republic1UK1

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index-hrcenter-leftcenter-leftanalytical—focus on safety regulations, factual

aktualne-czcentercenter-leftneutral—direct reporting of incident, no bias

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and neutral, focusing on reporting the event without significant political framing or commentary.

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BBCHigh36d ago

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage

Many airlines have toughened their rules on power banks, often requiring that they be stored in hand luggage not checked luggage.

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daily-mirror-lkMixed35d ago

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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myjoyonlineMixed35d ago

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage

A UK-bound EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger's luggage, it has been revealed.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 24 May, 19:10|Full coverage: 6 · 20h|Window: 20h

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BBC24 May, 19:10First to report

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage

10h later

aktualne-cz25 May, 05:13

Letadlo aerolinek EasyJet muselo nouzově přistát kvůli powerbance v kufru

1h later

index-hr25 May, 06:13

Let EasyJeta preusmjeren zbog prijenosnog punjača u prtljazi

1h later

naftemporiki25 May, 07:16

Πτήση της EasyJet προσγειώθηκε εκτάκτως στη Ρώμη λόγω ενός power bank

4h later

myjoyonline25 May, 11:04

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage

4h later

daily-mirror-lk25 May, 14:46Latest update

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Story evolution

Initial IncidentBefore May 24 evening

An EasyJet flight from Hurghada to London diverts to Rome after a power bank is discovered in checked luggage.

Initial ReportingMay 24 evening

BBC reports the diversion, providing context on airline rules for power banks.

Wider CoverageMay 25 morning

Other outlets (aktualne-cz, index-hr, naftemporiki, myjoyonline) pick up the story, confirming the details of the diversion.

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EasyJet Flight Diverts to Rome Due to Power Bank in Luggage

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage

Coverage Timeline

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage

Letadlo aerolinek EasyJet muselo nouzově přistát kvůli powerbance v kufru

Let EasyJeta preusmjeren zbog prijenosnog punjača u prtljazi

Πτήση της EasyJet προσγειώθηκε εκτάκτως στη Ρώμη λόγω ενός power bank

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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Why this matters

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What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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