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Flight diverted after passenger reveals power bank charging in checked luggage

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.The London-based easyJet plane was flying from Hurghada, Egypt to London’s Luton Airport on Tuesday evening when the incident happened."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."He added that the passengers were relieved when they found out the issue was a power bank.20,000 BAGS STRANDED AFTER TECHNIC...