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British Airways flight returns to Gatwick after window crack
Overview
A British Airways flight travelling from Gatwick Airport to Faro, Portugal, was forced to turn back over north-west France and return safely to London following a minor technical issue identified as a cracked window. The aircraft squawked the 7700 emergency code, and the airline apologised to passengers for the delay in their travel plans.
Key points
- British Airways flight BA2660 heading to Faro returned to London Gatwick Airport.
- Flight data providers reported that a passenger window was cracked.
- The Airbus A321 squawked the 7700 emergency code for technical problems.
- The aircraft landed safely, and British Airways arranged for passengers to resume their journeys.