Air China flight makes emergency landing after passenger’s bag catches fire

An Air China flight was forced to make an emergency landing on Saturday when a lithium battery in a passenger's carry-on luggage suddenly caught fire mid-air. A video showing flames and thick smoke rising from the overhead bin went viral on social media.

The incident occurred on flight CA139 from Hangzhou, China, to Seoul, South Korea.

Air China confirmed the incident on social media, saying, "On October 18, on flight CA139 from Hangzhou to Incheon, a lithium battery in a passenger's carry-on luggage in the overhead compartment suddenly caught fire. The crew handled the situation immediately, and there were no injuries."

Videos circulating online show bright orange flames shooting from the overhead compartment and smoke rapidly filling the cabin. Passengers screamed in panic, while two