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Lufthansa flight to Lisbon diverted to Lyon due to burning power bank

A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Lisbon was diverted to Lyon on Saturday evening due to a burning power bank. The 198 passengers were accommodated overnight in a hotel in Lyon.

28 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A Lufthansa Airbus A321 en route from Frankfurt to Lisbon on Saturday evening was diverted to Lyon, France, due to a fire on board. According to the company, an external battery owned by a passenger caught fire near a seat. The incident occurred during the flight while the plane was over Switzerland.

The crew immediately responded to the incident and secured the burning power bank in a specially designed lithium safe bag. Additionally, the pilot decided to land the aircraft in Lyon as a precaution to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew. There were no injuries, and all 198 passengers remained unharmed.

After the emergency landing, the passengers and crew were accommodated overnight in a hotel in Lyon. Information regarding how and when the flight would be completed was provided to the passengers, who were scheduled to continue their journey to Lisbon on Sunday morning.

The diversion of the flight and the crew's secure handling of the situation were reported by various media outlets that addressed Lufthansa regarding the incident. The company confirmed the occurrence and outlined the measures taken to ensure the safety of all occupants.

The incident highlights how seriously safety protocols in aviation are taken, particularly concerning devices that can pose a fire hazard. Reports indicate that the use of power banks and similar devices on airplanes is common, necessitating regular training for cabin crew to properly respond in emergencies.

How Lufthansa and other airlines continue to address this issue falls under their internal safety policies, but the incident underscores the challenges that technology devices can pose. It has been reported that passengers landing in Lyon had received intensive training on relevant safety protocols in similar situations. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear.

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