News · 25 May 2026
180 passengers stranded as EasyJet flight diverts
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An EasyJet service's passengers were required to spend the night in Rome following an unexpected halt to their journey. On Tuesday night, the flight from Hurghada to London Luton was rerouted after a charging power bank was located in a passenger's hold luggage. The captain made this decision as a safety precaution, following airline rules, affecting passengers on board.
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