Hot Phone, Cool Crew: Quick Rescue on an Air Canada Flight
Picture this: it’s 7 a.m. in Toronto, and the trusty Air Canada 101 is ready to zip off to Vancouver. Smoke suddenly starts dancing from a passenger’s phone, right in the priming corridor. The sparks sparked a quick scramble—no deck‑damage saga, just a handy left‑hand burn.
Who’s on Fire?
A single passenger’s cell phone turned into a mini‑flame monster, and the portable pizza—no wait, it was a phone—got the whole “hot” label right there.
Immediate Rescue Actions
- Smoke? Extinguished instantly by the off‑deck crew.
- No airplane damage, just a quick mopping of the fire.
- The phone owner—let’s call her Bella for fun—got a burn and received a quick medical check.
- Emergency services hopped onto the scene faster than a coffee delivery.
She Walks Away, Not the Plane
Bella managed to step out from the cabin as tactics for the burn treatment kicked in. The crew still had to keep everything calm while she received a touch‑and‑treat appointment.
Why the Drama?
So, why does this matter? The message is clear: your everyday gadgets can turn into fireworks on the wing if you have the wrong kind of battery or a malicious mishap. The Air Canada crew’s speedy response is a testament to their readiness.
Long story short: the fire’s been put out, the plane’s fine, and Bella’s got her burns checked. No long‑term damage or dramatic cabin alarms—just a quick reminder that we should always test our gadgets before we take to the skies.
When the 787 Decided to Take Off… after a Two‑Hour Stand‑Off
266 passengers, a Big Bird, and a whole lot of waiting
Picture this: a sleek Boeing 787 ready for departure, a cabin full of eager travelers, and a two‑hour delay that turns the boarding process into an impromptu marathon. The aircraft finally rolled out into the sky, leaving a sigh of relief for everyone who had spent a chunk of their day on the runway.
It wasn’t just the delay that kept everyone on edge
- Phone Mystery: A comment popped up on Twitter asking whether a certain model of phone might have had something to do with the hold‑up. The folks answering said the details were hush‑hush—no one has confirmed which phone was in the mix.
- Travelers’ Antics: With 266 people in the cabin, the initial tension turned into a day‑long spectacle of people checking the clock, texting, and practicing patience on the taxiway.
Thanks for the photo
Credit goes to Tom Podolec for capturing the moment. The snippet was part of a Twitter thread from user Joe Cressy, who adds a dash of humor to the whole story.
