There are few things in this world more panic-inducing than realizing your smartphone battery is about to die in the middle of a long flight. Being left with nothing but an in-flight movie to occupy yourself is a fate worse than just about anything, which is why backup batteries and external chargers have become common carry-on items for many travelers.
Unfortunately for passengers aboard a Virgin Atlantic flight from New York’s JFK airport to London’s Heathrow, one such battery pack blew its top and forced an emergency landing in Boston and a significant trip delay.
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Virgin Atlantic flight forced to land after passenger’s backup battery burst into flames originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 5 Jul 2019 at 18:04:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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