BA jet forced to make emergency landing after phone charger exploded ‘like a bomb’ and caught fire at 30,000 feet

A British Airways flight from London to Las Vegas was forced to make an emergency landing after a phone charger exploded and caught fire mid-air at 30,000 feet, terrifying passengers who compared the blast to a bomb. The incident occurred when the device, which was charging a passenger's phone, blew up in a seat pocket. This alarming event highlights potential safety risks associated with electronic devices on commercial flights and underscores the importance of adhering to airline regulations regarding in-flight electronics usage.