London to Chicago BA flight declares emergency after dropping 28,000 feet

October 5, 2026 · 8:33 pm 1 sources

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• London to Chicago BA flight declares emergency after dropping 28,000 feet
  The Guardian · October 5, 2026 20:33
  British Airways Boeing abruptly lost altitude over Ireland due to ‘technical issue’ and returned to Heathrow A flight from London to Chicago declared an emergency after a sudden and steep descent of 28,000 feet over Ireland and was forced to turn back to Britain. British Airways flight BA295 was…