A vape incident aboard a Virgin Australia flight prompted emergency protocols, with the aircraft landing safely and the device removed by emergency services.
On a recent Virgin Australia domestic flight, a vape device activated, causing alarm among passengers and crew. Reports indicate that smoke emanated from the vape, leading a nearby passenger to notify the flight crew. In response, Melbourne Airport officials stated that they responded to a pan call, a lesser emergency designation than a mayday call, indicating that the aircraft did not face an immediate threat but required expedited land procedures. Emergency services were put on standby as a precaution while the Boeing 737 safely landed.
