Passenger jet forced to turn around after battery pack catches fire

The passenger received medical attention after the plane returned to Wichita, Kansas, Alaska Airlines and the FAA said.

Alaska Airlines Passenger's Phone and Power Bank Catch Fire Mid-Flight, Leaving One Hospitalized

Three people were evaluated by Wichita airport emergency personnel on Sunday, Feb. 22, an airport spokesperson tells PEOPLE ...

Alaska Airlines flight returns to Wichita after passenger's phone, power bank overheat

An Alaska Airlines flight headed from Wichita to Seattle returned to Wichita shortly after takeoff this afternoon after a passenger’s cell phone overheated.

What are the Safest Airlines in the US? Which Carriers Topped the 2026 Rankings?

Flying is still the safest way to get around in the US, and the safest airlines in the US are pushing the limits of aviation ...
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Why Alaska Airlines moved a first-class passenger to economy on an 8-hour flight

A first-class passenger was downgraded on an 8-hour flight, here’s why crew logistics overruled a paid seat.
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Cellphone battery pack sparks fire during flight, forcing pilot to make emergency landing

A cabin fire sparked by a cellphone battery pack forced an Alaska Airlines flight to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff.
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Overheated Phone Sparks Midair Scare On Alaska Flight Back To Wichita

An Alaska Airlines flight from Wichita to Seattle had to turn around Sunday after a passenger’s cellphone and external power ...
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FAA grounds more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s after section of Alaska Airlines plane blows out

The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday ordered a temporary grounding of dozens of Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft for inspections, a day after a piece of the aircraft blew out in the middle of an ...

Rude? Why Alaska Airlines Bumped A First Class Passenger To Economy On A Nearly 8-Hour Flight

Alaska Airline’s reason behind a passenger’s 8-hour demotion to economy.