On, October 18, 2025
Mid-Air Chaos as Battery Catches Fire
A routine Air China flight turned chaotic when a battery pack exploded mid-air, igniting flames in the overhead luggage compartment, according to airline officials. Video footage captured passengers gasping in fear as flames shot out from a carry-on bag, while flight attendants rushed to extinguish the fire.
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Crew’s Quick Action Prevents Disaster
The cabin crew acted swiftly, using water and fire extinguishers to put out the blaze within minutes. The flight was diverted for an emergency landing as a precautionary measure.
Air China confirmed in an official statement that no passengers or crew were injured and praised the quick response of the flight attendants for averting a potential tragedy.
Battery Fire Risks on the Rise
This latest incident adds to a growing list of in-flight battery fires involving lithium-ion power banks and portable devices. Earlier this year, a similar battery fire injured seven passengers aboard a U.S. flight.
In another 2023 incident, video footage showed crew members pouring water over a smoldering backpack moments before takeoff — again traced back to an overheated battery pack.
What Causes These Fires?
Experts point to a chemical chain reaction called “thermal runaway”, where a lithium-ion cell overheats uncontrollably, reaching temperatures over 1,000°C. In an aircraft cabin, this can quickly lead to smoke, toxic fumes, or flames in confined spaces.
“Thermal runaway is extremely dangerous because once it starts, it’s nearly impossible to stop without immediate cooling,” said an aviation safety expert.
Airlines Tighten Battery Rules
Most airlines, including Air China, ban lithium batteries from checked baggage and require them to be carried in hand luggage. Southwest Airlines also insists that passengers keep power banks in plain sight and unplugged during use.
However, aviation analysts suggest stricter policies may soon be introduced.
“We might see more airlines banning in-flight use of charging devices,” one safety consultant noted. “Some international carriers already enforce that rule — the U.S. could be next.”
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