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A transatlantic flight plunged 27,000 feet and returned to London
AOL.com • • business
Key Points:
- A British Airways Boeing 777-200 experienced a rapid descent from 36,000 feet to 9,000 feet within 10 minutes due to a technical issue on October 5, about 30 minutes after departing London Heathrow for Chicago.
- The flight circled over Ireland for several hours before returning safely to Heathrow, landing around 5 p.m., with no injuries reported.
- British Airways emphasized passenger and crew safety as a priority and is assisting affected travelers with rebooking, though it did not disclose the specific technical problem.
- This incident follows a similar event in September when a Delta Air Lines flight rapidly descended 27,000 feet due to pressurization issues, highlighting ongoing concerns about in-flight safety.
