An Aer Lingus flight bound for Geneva has been forced to divert to London Gatwick Airport after the flight crew declared an emergency at 37,000 feet.
Incident Details
Flight EI680, which departed from Dublin Airport at 6:26 am IST, was en route to Geneva International Airport when it was flying over southern England. At that point, the crew reported an emergency to air traffic control.
The aircraft, which was carrying passengers and crew, subsequently altered its course and landed safely at Gatwick. Emergency services were reportedly on standby as a precaution.
Ongoing Situation
This is a developing story. Further details regarding the nature of the emergency are expected to emerge as investigations proceed. Passengers are likely to be rebooked on alternative flights or provided with accommodations.
Aer Lingus has not yet released an official statement, but updates are anticipated. The airline is working to minimise disruption for those affected by the diversion.
