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British Airways flight drops 27,000 feet en route to Chicago and returns to London
cbsnews.com • • business
Key Points:
- A British Airways flight from London to Chicago experienced a rapid descent of about 27,000 feet in 10 minutes, dropping from 36,000 to 9,000 feet approximately 30 minutes after departure.
- Flight data indicates the descent was controlled, and the plane subsequently turned around over Ireland, circling to burn off fuel before returning to Heathrow Airport.
- British Airways confirmed a technical issue caused the incident, but the aircraft landed safely, and passengers disembarked normally.
- The airline is working to assist affected passengers with their travel plans following the unexpected return to London.
