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Portable chargers (power banks) with lithium-ion batteries can overheat and cause fire in case of damage or technical malfunction. For this reason, airlines have been introducing rules restricting the use and carrying of these devices on airplanes in recent years.
A Lufthansa Airlines plane, which took off from Germany to Portugal, made an emergency landing in Lyon, France, after a passenger's portable charger (powerbank) caught fire.
In the news in the German media, it was stated that the Airbus A321 type aircraft of Lufthansa Airlines, flight number LH1170, took off from Frankfurt to Lisbon last evening, but a passenger's portable charger caught fire during the flight.
According to the news of German broadcaster RTL, based on a Lufthansa spokesperson, the cabin crew intervened in the fire and put the device in the safety bag.
After the incident, the pilots diverted the plane to Lyon instead of Lisbon for security reasons.
It was stated that 198 passengers and 6 crew members on the plane were placed in hotels after landing in Lyon.
Power banks that use lithium-ion batteries can overheat and cause fire in case of damage or technical malfunction.
That's why airlines have been tightening rules regarding the use of portable chargers on planes in recent years.
According to Lufthansa's current rules, passengers cannot use their portable chargers to charge other devices during the flight.
Portable chargers are also not allowed to be carried in checked baggage on airplanes.
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Lufthansa and other airlines may review existing safety rules regarding power bank use and impose stricter practices.
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