A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday after a portable battery belonging to a passenger caught fire, the airline said. Delta flight 1334 from Atlanta was heading to Fort Lauderdale International Airport when a fire broke out, according to a Delta spokesperson. Flight attendants quickly extinguished the flames coming from what is believed to be a personal battery, the airlines said in a statement to CBS News.
Main Idea: A Delta Air Lines flight was diverted to Fort Myers after a passenger’s portable battery caught fire, but the plane landed safely and no injuries were reported.
Key Points:
Battery fires on flights can delay travelers, raise safety fears, and push airlines and the FAA to tighten rules on portable chargers.
Quick action by Delta crew and FAA review can help improve safety and reduce the chance of worse harm on future flights.
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