British Airways BA2670 is declaring an emergency and returning to London Gatwick

Category: Emergency

Airline: British Airways
Tail: Aircraft: Airbus A321-231
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British Airways flight to Palma De Mallorca has declared an emergency.

The flight BA2670 departed London Gatwick today at 07:41 GMT for a 2-hour flight to Palma De Mallorca.

The flight operated by an Airbus A321 (registration G-EUXF) turned around over France 45 minutes into the flight.

The crew squawked 7700 (general emergency) and decided to return to London. Reports of smoke in the cabin.

UPDATE 09:14 GMT
Flight BA2670 has landed on runway 26L, met by fire trucks.

UPDATE 09:15 GMT
The A321 vacated the runway, stopped on the taxiway, surrounded by five fire trucks.

UPDATE 09:20 GMT
Flight operations resuming after they were briefly stopped at London Gatwick. The A321 is taxiing to a remote stand.

UPDATE 09:38 GMT
The last fire truck left, passengers are disembarking.

UPDATE 10:25 GMT
British Airways is planning a new departure at 10:30.

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