KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The smoking suitcase of a passenger headed to KCI caused delays over the holiday weekend, the TSA said Thursday.
The smoke was coming from the suitcase at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday. The agency said out of an abundance of caution, the area was evacuated so authorities could investigation.
Investigators say a lithium battery in an e-cigarette ignited, causing the smoke.
When @TSA comes across a smoking suitcase, it’s always suspicious. This checked bag resulted in the evacuation of the checked baggage screening room at @BostonLogan until officials could ensure that it was safe. What caused the scare? An e-cigarette’s lithium battery. pic.twitter.com/taptFJRqqS
— TSAmedia_LisaF (@TSAmedia_LisaF) November 28, 2018
Agents contacted the passenger who owned the suitcase. His flight was delayed until authorities deemed the situation safe.
The TSA says the passenger was ticketed to fly to Kansas City International Airport.
