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British Airways A380 from Johannesburg diverts to Barcelona early in the morning

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Last updated: May 18, 2023, 12:24 UTC
Published: Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 12:24 UTC
Category: Emergency
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British Airways flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow diverted to Barcelona.

A British Airways Airbus A380 from Johannesburg diverted to Barcelona early this morning.

Over North Africa, the crew contacted ATC about an emergency on board.

The aircraft (reg. G-XLEL) landed in Barcelona at 07.10 local time and required medical assistance.

After refuelling, the flight #BA54 resumed to London.

The A380 is landing almost 3 hours late at London Heathrow.

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