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On September 26, a Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Lisbon was diverted to Lyon due to a powerbank battery fire. The Airbus A321-200 aircraft carried 198 passengers; the crew contained the incident using specialized equipment and ensured no injuries occurred. Passengers completed their journey the following day after spending the night in Lyon hotels. Lufthansa emphasized its commitment to passenger safety, noting that it prohibits the use and charging of external batteries on flights since January, despite allowing up to two per person under specific conditions.

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On September 26, a Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Lisbon was diverted to Lyon, France after a passenger's powerbank battery caught fire. The Airbus A321-200 aircraft carried 198 passengers; the crew promptly secured the battery in a protective bag and no injuries were reported. Following the incident, the flight landed safely at Lyon as a precautionary measure. Passengers resumed their journey to Lisbon the next day after spending an overnight stay in a hotel. Since January, Lufthansa has banned the use and charging of external batteries on its aircraft, although passengers are still allowed to carry up to two powerbanks per person under certain safety conditions.

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Lufthansa flight diverted after passenger’s battery catches fire FRANKFURT - asserted

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A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Lisbon was diverted to Lyon in France after a passenger’s powerbank battery caught fire, the airline said. asserted

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The incident happened on Sept 26 while the Airbus A321-200 carrying 198 passengers was heading to the Portuguese capital. asserted

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A Lufthansa spokesperson said the crew immediately secured the battery in a protective bag specially designed for lithium batteries, and no-one was injured. asserted

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The pilot decided to divert to Lyon as a precaution, and the flight landed without incident. asserted

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Passengers resumed the flight on Sept 27 after an overnight stay in a hotel. “The safety of our passengers and crews remains Lufthansa’s top priority at all times,” the company said. asserted

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The airline has banned the use and charging of external batteries on its aircraft since January, even though passengers are allowed to carry up to two in the cabin, subject to certain safety conditions. asserted

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Lufthansa flight diverted after passenger’s battery catches fire

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