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A power bank forces a transatlantic flight to divert to Dublin

A Swiss flight from Zurich to Boston was diverted to Dublin after smoke was reported in the cabin...

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06.40 12 Aug 2026


A power bank forces a transatlantic flight to divert to Dublin


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06.40 12 Aug 2026


A Swiss flight from Zurich to Boston was diverted to Dublin after smoke was reported in the cabin, reportedly caused by a power bank trapped in a passenger seat. More than 200 passengers were on board, with no injuries reported. The AAIU is investigating. 

To explain what happened on the fight was Pete Hutchison who is Pete the Irish Pilot on social media.


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