TUI flight from London Gatwick to Tenerife has declared an emergency.
TUI flight BY4590 departed London Gatwick Friday, December 27 2024 at 10:33 GMT to Tenerife.
While flying over the English Channel, the crew declared an emergency (squawk 7700) and started to descent.
The Boeing 737-800 (registration G-TUKF) started a holding pattern at 10,000 ft during 30 minutes to burn fuel before being vectored back to London LGW Airport.
The airline is confirming the flight is delayed.
UPDATE 12:38 GMT
Flight BY4590 has landed back on runway 08R at London Gatwick, 2 hours and 5 minutes after takeoff.
UPDATE 12:42 GMT
The Boeing 737 was escorted by emergency vehicles and was parked on a remote stand of the airport.
