"A passenger is understood to have alerted the crew when vapour and smoke was seen coming from the device. The crew then commenced the process of containing the unit. The Boeing 737's pilots had declared a pan, a Melbourne airport spokesperson said. Pan calls are used to signify a situation less urgent than a mayday but which still requires an aircraft to receive expedited arrival."
"Vapes contain small lithium batteries which can spark fires when damaged or overheating, known as thermal runaway. According to Virgin Australia's website, vapes and e-cigarettes are termed portable electronic devices and must be held in carry-on luggage only."
"Dr Adam Best, who specialises in advanced lithium battery technologies at the CSIRO, said vape batteries are far more prone to failure than those in power banks. The quality of the batteries that are used in these devices are typically far worse than what we see in power banks, he said, given most vapes are designed to be dispos"
Virgin Australia flight VA 328 from Brisbane to Melbourne landed safely after a passenger's vape device activated, producing smoke and vapour shortly before arrival. A crew member was alerted and contained the device while pilots declared a pan call for expedited arrival. Firefighters met the aircraft at the gate and removed the device as a precaution. Vapes contain lithium batteries prone to thermal runaway, which can cause fires when damaged or overheating. Virgin Australia requires vapes be stored in carry-on luggage only. The incident follows a July power bank fire that prompted policy changes. Experts note vape batteries are more failure-prone than power bank batteries due to lower quality standards in disposable vape manufacturing.
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