Discover the latest safety concerns related to lithium batteries on flights and how airlines are responding to ensure passenger safety. Stay informed and prepared for your next trip!

About halfway through the journey, passengers on Air China flight were startled by smoke and flames coming from a bag stored in the overhead compartment.

Air China flight CA139 from Hangzhou to Incheon was reported to make an emergency landing after a lithium battery in the overhead cabin erupted in flames on Saturday, October 18. In videos circulating ...

The UAE's largest and most popular airlines have all announced power bank bans. Here are the reasons why and what you can take on board ...

Dubai-based Emirates and flydubai banned the use of power banks on board all flights from October 1, 2025. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways also strictly prohibits the use of power banks during flights, ...

An Air China flight had to be diverted after a battery caught fire in a passenger’s hand luggage, It happened as the plane was heading to Seoul, South Korea. It was diverted to Shanghai where it ...

The Indian Express - An Air China flight turned into a scene of panic on Saturday when a lithium battery packed inside a passenger’s hand luggage suddenly caught fire mid-air. Flight CA139, which was ...

A lithium battery caught fire in the overhead bin of Air China CA139 mid-flight, forcing an emergency diversion to Shanghai, while a video of the incident has gone viral online.

Air China's flight CA139 was diverted to Shanghai after a battery in a passenger's carry-on luggage caught fire. The crew managed the situation safely, and no injuries were reported. The flight was ...

A video of the incident has since gone viral online, showing flames suddenly bursting from an overhead compartment inside the aircraft.

An Air China Airbus A321-200 was forced to make an emergency landing at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) after a lithium battery caught fire in the cabin. The aircraft landed safely with no ...

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