3 d. ago Air China flight forced to divert after passenger device sets on fire

The battery ‘spontaneously ignited’ in a passenger's carry-on luggage

Events

7 d. ago Passenger, 61, accused of attacking flight crew that tried to calm her down prompting an emergency landing in Idaho

The passenger has now been banned from flying with Alaska Airlines, the company said

Events

8 d. ago US Air Force plane carrying Pete Hegseth sees 'windscreen crack' in mid

The Boeing C-32A was travelling from Brussels, Belgium when a 'depressurisation issue was detected', as the flight was forced to divert to the UK in an emergency

Politics

1 week ago Qatar Airways passenger died in Edinburgh hospital after 'choking on flight meal'

Asoka Jayaweera, 85, was flying from Los Angeles to Sri Lanka, via Doha, when the flight had to be diverted to the Scottish capital.

Events

1 week ago Ryanair flight forced to divert several times amid Storm Amy landing struggle

While there was never any real danger, passengers describe the several attempts at landing amid Storm Amy's winds

Events

2 w. ago BA flight to London forced into emergency landing as passengers 'inhale smoke'

Four passengers suffered from "smoke inhalation" on a British Airways flight travelling from Instanbul to London forcing the aircraft to be diverted to Romania

Events

2 w. ago Ryanair: Glasgow Prestwick flight diverts to Manchester Airport after 'almost running out of fuel'

The plane failed to land at both Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Edinburgh Airport.

Transport

2 w. ago Ryanair flight to Scotland forced to divert after emergency incident declared

A RYANAIR flight heading to Scotland was forced to divert following a mid-air emergency. The Edinburgh-bound aircraft took off from Lanzarote Airport just after 11am on October 7. Flight FR5594 was making its way to the Scottish capital before being diverted to Portugal. It landed at Porto Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport just before 12.45pm....

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2 w. ago British Airways flight chaos as man dies and pregnant woman suffers medical episode

A flight en route to Nigeria had to divert to Barcelona after a passenger on the plane died, triggering a medical episode involving a pregnant women

Events

2 w. ago Dad and daughter 'abandoned' by TUI after plane crash diverts flight

Jason Hall, 54, and his 13-year-old daughter were due to land at Birmingham Airport at 5.30pm on August 6 after a nine-day break in Cyprus - but their flight was diverted to Cardiff Airport

Events

2 w. ago Storm Amy batters Britain: Jason Manford suffers terrifying flight drama, cars are smashed and trees downed as 100mph winds sweep country

Comedian Jason Manford has shared the terrifying moment his flight rocked from side to side and was forced to abort landing in Belfast on Friday afternoon amid blustery Storm Amy winds.

Events

2 w. ago Jason Manford shares ‘scary’ clip of plane’s failed attempt to land during Storm Amy

‘Waterloo Road’ star and comedian shared updates as his plane was re-routed due to high winds while attempting to land in Belfast

Events

2 w. ago Jason Manford forced to cancel gig due to Storm Amy just hours before taking to the stage as flight diverts

Jason Manford has been forced to cancel a gig due to extreme weather, just hours before taking to the stage.

Events

2 w. ago Comedian Jason Manford shares Storm Amy 'Final Destination' moment on flight

The comedian was unable to get to Belfast for a gig tonight which has now been cancelled.

Events

2 w. ago Jason Manford forced to cancel show at last minute after plane makes U

Comedian Jason Manford has issued a statement as he was forced to cancel his Belfast show tonight at the last minute due to Storm Amy making his plane turn back around

Politics

2 w. ago Storm Amy sees Jason Manford forced to cancel show as flight diverts

The extreme conditions are causing disruptions to flights at a number of major airports

Events

3 w. ago Ryanair diverts flight to Alicante after stag party causes chaos on board

The plane landed in Toulouse after a group of men became disruptive, Ryanair said

Society

3 w. ago Milan–London Ryanair Flight Diverted to Paris After two Passengers Eat and Flush Passports Mid

Milan–London Ryanair Flight Diverted to Paris After two Passengers Eat and Flush Passports Mid-Air; French Police Arrest Duo  The Logical Indian

Politics

3 w. ago Stag do faces 5 years in prison after trying to open plane door mid

The Ryanair flight had to diverted to France because a drunk yob attempted to open the plane door mid flight before fighting with fellow passengers several times

Events

3 w. ago American Airlines flight diverted to Edinburgh after pilot declares 'mid

American Airlines flight AAL161 from Athens to Chicago departed just after 11am on Monday, however it was forced to land in the Scottish capital.

Politics