Passenger power bank smoking! Lhasa to Shanghai flight alternate to Wuhan passengers | Flight | Lhasa
According to a report by Zhejiang Education Science Xiaoqiang Hotline on August 14th, on the 13th, a netizen posted a video claiming that on a flight from China Eastern Airlines MU6958 to Shanghai, a passenger's power bank fell into the seat gap. When the passenger adjusted their seat, the power bank was squeezed and smoked, causing the plane to urgently alternate to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport.
Screenshot of the report
The on-site video shows that the organic team members are handling the fire extinguisher at the seat of the flight cabin. Someone said, "It is strongly recommended that the design of the first-class seats be improved without leaving any gaps, otherwise the phone or power bank may fall in and the guest's seat may be adjusted, which may cause compression and fire, endangering flight safety."
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On the 14th, the customer service of Wuhan Tianhe International Airport stated that the flight did indeed make an alternate landing in Wuhan, and the displayed abnormality was caused by the passenger, but not by the power bank, and further verification is needed. The customer service of China Eastern Airlines stated that due to the company's reasons for the alternate landing, passengers can receive a refund for the price difference and arrange their own itinerary.
According to the New Beijing News, staff from China Eastern Airlines confirmed to reporters that a passenger's power bank was emitting smoke, and the crew immediately followed the procedure to dispose of it, ruling out safety risks. After the alternate flight, the airline has actively provided passenger follow-up service support.
Jimu News Comprehensive Zhejiang Education and Science Xiaoqiang Hotline, New Beijing News
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