iPad Jammed in Seat Forces Emergency Landing of Airplane Carrying 400 Passengers

A Lufthansa flight with 461 passengers had to divert to Boston Logan International Airport after a tablet, identified as an iPad, became jammed in a business-class seat, showing signs of deformation. The diversion decision was made by the crew and air traffic control to mitigate potential risks, particularly concerning overheating due to the lithium battery’s safety hazards in confined spaces like aircraft cabins. This incident echoes previous emergencies, such as a Breeze Airways flight that had to land due to a laptop fire.

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