Air Arabia Flight Incident: Power Bank Explosion Causes Panic

An Air Arabia flight from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode encountered a frightening incident when a passenger’s power bank exploded, emitting flames and smoke just before takeoff. Despite the owner’s attempt to extinguish the fire, cabin crew swiftly intervened to ensure the situation was contained. Passengers were directed to disembark through the front exit door amidst the chaos, while two individuals attempting to open rear exit doors were barred from continuing their journey.

Although footage of the incident was captured by passengers, they were reportedly instructed by crew members to delete it before reboarding. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, underscoring the airline’s precautionary measures concerning the handling of lithium-ion batteries in hand luggage.