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Lufthansa flight diverted to Lyon after passenger powerbank fire
A Lufthansa Airbus A321-200 flight from Frankfurt to Lisbon was forced to make an emergency diversion to Lyon, France, after a passenger's powerbank caught fire on Saturday night. The aircraft was carrying 198 passengers and six crew members at the time of the incident.
Cabin crew responded immediately by placing the burning lithium-ion device into a specialized fire-resistant lithium safe bag. The pilots declared an emergency to secure landing priority and landed the aircraft safely in Lyon. No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. Following the landing, passengers were provided with hotel accommodations and were rebooked on alternative flights to Lisbon for the following day.
Lufthansa noted that since January 2026, the airline has prohibited the use and charging of powerbanks during flights, though passengers are permitted to carry up to two devices in their cabin baggage under specific safety conditions. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding lithium-ion batteries in civil aviation.
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Airbus A321-200 · Frankfurt · Frankfurt Airport · Lisbon · Lufthansa · Lyon · Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport · Manchester
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The flight crew secured the burning power bank in a specialized lithium battery safety bag. www.insider.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lufthansa flight LH1170 was traveling from Frankfurt to Lisbon. www.insider.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The aircraft made an emergency landing in Lyon, France. www.insider.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] No injuries were reported following the incident. www.insider.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The aircraft involved was an Airbus A321-200 carrying 198 passengers. www.insider.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lufthansa stated that the safety of passengers and crew is a top priority. www.insider.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lufthansa will prohibit the use and charging of power banks inside aircraft cabins starting January 2026. www.insider.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Passengers are permitted to carry up to two power bank devices under certain conditions. www.insider.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr