Virgin Atlantic flight from London Heathrow to Las Vegas has declared an emergency and turned around over Atlantic.
The flight #VS155 departed London Heathrow this afternoon at 16:32 GMT from runway 27R.
The Boeing 787-9 (registration G-VZIG) climbed to 34,000 ft but turned around before crossing the Atlantic, North of Ireland.
The pilots declared an emergency (squawk 7700) almost 1 hour and 30 minutes into the flight due to a mechanical issue.
UPDATE 18:15 GMT
The flight is returning to London Heathrow.
UPDATE 18:50 GMT
Flight VS155 is starting direct approach to LHR airport.
UPDATE 19:15 GMT
The Boeing 787-9 has landed on runway 27L.
#BREAKING:The clip everyone was waiting to see,Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 (G-VZIG), flight #VS155 arrival at London Heathrow Airport. https://t.co/EPm1ZlUhUt pic.twitter.com/F3gvXYF5hK
— Antony Ochieng,KE✈️ (@Turbinetraveler) December 17, 2024
UPDATE 22:20 GMT
Boarding in progress on a replacement aircraft.
