Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:22pm on 05 Oct 2026,Monday International
A British Airways flight from London to Chicago declared an emergency over Ireland on Monday. Flight BA295 sent the 7700 emergency signal, used for serious situations. The Boeing 777 had been flying at about 37,000 feet before descending to around 9,000 feet in about 9.5 minutes. The aircraft then turned back towards London Heathrow. Flight-tracking data showed the plane circling over the Bristol Channel as Heathrow prepared for an emergency landing. The aircraft was also reported to be dumping fuel to reduce its weight. The reason for the emergency has not been confirmed. Further details are awaited.
