Vape ignites on Virgin flight, sparking emergency response at Melbourne Airport
A vape ignited on a Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne, prompting an emergency landing at Melbourne Airport.Summary
A Virgin Australia flight VA328 from Brisbane to Melbourne made an urgent landing at Melbourne Airport on Sunday after a vape device ignited inside the cabin during descent. Pilots issued a PAN call, indicating a potential need for assistance. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the terminal while aviation fire and rescue crews followed as a precaution. All passengers and crew disembarked without incident. Virgin Australia stated the safety of passengers and crew is their highest priority and commended the crew’s swift response. The airline’s policy requires vapes and e-cigarettes to be carried in carry-on baggage and protected from accidental activation, while the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority mandates proper storage of spare batteries to prevent short circuits.
(Source：ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation))
