Easyjet A20N near Rome on May 19th 2026, charging power bank in cargo hold
Last Update: May 24, 2026 / 18:39:38 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 19, 2026
Classification
Incident
Airline
Easyjet
Flight number
U2-2618
Departure
Hurghada, Egypt
Destination
London Luton, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-UZEH
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320-200N
ICAO Type Designator
A20N
The aircraft remained on the ground in Rome over night and reached London with a delay of about 15:45 hours.
The airline reported the aircraft diverted to Rome as precaution after the crew was informed that a power bank was charging in checked luggage in the cargo hold.
Passengers reported the captain announced, that there was something in the cargo hold that should not be there. A fellow passenger informed cabin crew about the power bank in the checked luggage.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 19, 2026
Classification
Incident
Airline
Easyjet
Flight number
U2-2618
Departure
Hurghada, Egypt
Destination
London Luton, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-UZEH
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320-200N
ICAO Type Designator
A20N
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