British Airways flight returns to Gatwick after window cracks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

A British Airways flight bound for Portugal turned back to London Gatwick after a cracked passenger window was discovered mid-flight.

A British Airways flight bound for Faro in Portugal turned back to London Gatwick on Tuesday after a cracked passenger window was discovered mid-flight. Flight BA2660, an Airbus A321, issued a 7700 emergency squawk code, which indicates mechanical or technical problems. The aircraft diverted over north-western France and landed safely at Gatwick Airport in Sussex.

A British Airways spokesperson said the aircraft diverted following a minor technical issue and that the airline had apologised to customers for the delay. The spokesperson added that teams were working to get passengers' travel plans back on track. Gatwick Airport confirmed the plane landed safely.

How it is being reported

• British Airways flight forced to return to Gatwick Airport after window cracksBritish Airways flight BA2660 returned to Gatwick after a cracked window is found en route to Faro.The Argus · 13 Oct, 13:08
• BA flight from London Gatwick diverted following ‘minor technical issue’A British Airways flight from has been diverted back to London Gatwick following a ‘minor technical issue’.Chichester Observer · 13 Oct, 11:45

In this story: British Airways · London Gatwick · Faro · Portugal · France

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