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Jet2 issues new warning about 2 common items that must not be put in hold luggage
The airline said lithium battery items can overheat or catch fire, and cited a 15% rise in airline incidents, officials said.
- Jet2 issued a fresh safety warning urging passengers to carry power banks and e-cigarettes in hand luggage rather than checked bags. The airline emphasized storing these items under the seat in front of them during flights.
- Lithium-Ion batteries in power banks and e-cigarettes are fire hazards that can overheat, explode, or ignite on aircraft. When stored in checked bags out of sight, these fires become difficult to manage, posing risks to everyone aboard.
- Kelly Ransdell, director of public education for the National Fire Protection Association, reported a 15% increase in fire incidents from 2024 to 2025. She explained that damaged batteries enter 'thermal runaway,' causing them to perforate and explode.
- Ransdell recommended purchasing rechargeable electronics from reputable stores to ensure safety standards are met. She advised travelers to remove devices from chargers once fully charged, as overcharging and extreme temperatures can damage batteries and increase fire risks.
- Recent incidents underscore the warning's urgency: an American Airlines flight experienced a laptop battery fire that burned passengers, while an EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank ignited in checked luggage earlier this year.
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