Burning Smell on Scoot Flight Shocks Passengers!

[Air Safety Preliminary Occurrence Report] :
A Scoot Airbus A321neo operating flight TR939 from Hong Kong to Singapore was moments from landing when a passenger’s power bank went into thermal runaway, sparking a small fire in the cabin. Passengers reported a “strong burning smell” as cabin crew rushed for gloves, ice, and a fire extinguisher. The fire was eventually contained, with minor damage left on the cabin wall. No injuries were reported.
This video breaks down exactly what happened, how the fire started, how the crew responded, and why many airlines — including Scoot, Singapore Airlines, AirAsia, and Thai Airways — have now banned the use of power banks onboard.
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