Why a plane turned around when a passenger lost a phone midflight

Re:Why a plane turned around when a passenger lost a phone m... by mysterydip on Sunday March 30, 2025 @09:00AM (#43523822)

Is the risk of a phone overheating and exploding the battery less if the owner knows where it is?

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Re:Why a plane turned around when a passenger lost a phone m... by mitthrowaway2 on Sunday March 30, 2025 @09:02AM (#43523832)

Yes, because if you know where it is, you likely also know it's not wedged into a seat hinge getting crushed as you attempt to recline.

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Re:Why a plane turned around when a passenger lost a phone m... by jyounker on Sunday March 30, 2025 @09:50AM (#43524195)

I think the fear is that the user's phone is in the checked luggage.

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Re:Why a plane turned around when a passenger lost a phone m... by protimewaster on Sunday March 30, 2025 @10:19AM (#43524419)

At least in the USA, cell phones are allowed checked luggage. However, they are supposed to be powered of and "protected up prevent unintentional activation or damage".

I realize this was an Air France flight, but I suspect the checked rules are nearly the same.

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Re:Why a plane turned around when a passenger lost a phone m... by op00to on Sunday March 30, 2025 @03:24PM (#43526778)

Overheating? Maybe. Preventing explosion? Absolutely.

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Re:Why a plane turned around when a passenger lost a phone m... by LorenPechtel on Monday March 31, 2025 @08:32PM (#43541575)

It's not about the risk of it going up, but in whether it will be promptly noted and contained if it does go up.

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