Lufthansa Flight Diverted Due to iPad Jammed in Seat, Lithium Battery Concerns
2025-04-27
A Lufthansa Airbus A380 flight from Los Angeles to Munich diverted to Boston after a passenger's iPad became jammed in a business-class seat, raising concerns about a potential lithium battery overheat. The three-hour delay was a precautionary measure taken by the crew and air traffic control to mitigate the risk of a fire or explosion. The damaged iPad was safely removed in Boston before the flight continued to Munich.
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