AIRLIVEAIRLIVE
  • News
  • Emergency
  • Accident
  • Incident
  • Tracking
  • Military
  • Space
  • Reports
  • Exclusive
  • CamsLIVE
Notification Show More
AIRLIVEAIRLIVE
Search
Follow US
AIRLIVE Aviation news network
Get aviation breaking news on WhatsApp
AIRLIVE > All articles > News > British Airways #BA297 to Chicago is returning to London Heathrow (livestream)
News

British Airways #BA297 to Chicago is returning to London Heathrow (livestream)

AIRLIVE contibutors
Last updated: February 28, 2024, 21:38 UTC
Published: Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 21:00 UTC
Category: News
Author: AIRLIVE contibutors
SHARE

A British Airways flight to Chicago is returning.

British Airways flight #BA297 to Chicago ORD is returning to London Heathrow.

The Boeing 787-9 departed Heathrow at 16:15 GMT but over the Atlantic, the aircraft turned around.

According to Flight Emergency, there are problems with an engine.

The flight is operated by a Boeing 787-9 (registration G-ZBKA) which is 8 years old.

The planned flight time was 8 hours and 30 minutes.

UPDATE 20:23 GMT
BA297 is given a direct approach to Heathrow.

UPDATE 20:31 GMT
BA297 is on final approach to 27L.

UPDATE 20:38 GMT
BA297 has landed safely on 27L and vacated the runway.

ByAIRLIVE contibutors
Follow:
Since its founding in 2014, AIRLIVE has grown into one of the most trusted aviation news networks in the world, thanks to the dedication and expertise of its diverse team of contributors from across the globe. AIRLIVE’s crew include aviation journalists, air traffic analysts, airport insiders and aviation enthusiasts.

LATEST NEWS

BREAKING Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft destroyed in fire at Riyadh airport amid reported missile attack
Accident Middle East
October 8, 2026
RUH
British Airways flight attendant injured during unexpected turbulence on flight to London
Europe Exclusive News Tracking UK
October 8, 2026
British Airways Airbus A319-131
BA BA559 G-EUPU LHR
Pilots of EasyJet U28394 requested police on arrival at London Gatwick
Europe Incident UK
October 8, 2026
easyJet Airbus A319-111
G-EZGO LGW U2 U28394
Four American Airlines flight attendants fell ill after eating leftover passengers meals
Europe Exclusive News
October 7, 2026
American Airlines Boeing 777-223ER
AA FCO N786AN

Related news

EuropeNewsUK

An easyJet passenger was denied boarding at Belfast after continuing to vape on the ramp

October 6, 2026
EuropeNews

Erling Haaland sues Norwegian Air Shuttle over ponytail ad campaign during 2026 World Cup

October 5, 2026
EuropeExclusiveFranceNewsTrackingUK

British Airways flight BA487 reported loud noise and vibration from left door over France

October 4, 2026
CanadaExclusiveNewsUSA

Air Canada crew member asked about getting home because his wife was about to give birth

October 2, 2026
AIRLIVE.net is an Aviation news network supported by a team of journalists and aviation enthusiasts.
Add AIRLIVE as Google preferred source
Since 2014, AIRLIVE.net has been publishing accurate aviation news and live updates from our sources around the world. This has led to the creation of the largest aviation community on social media.
Eyewitness to an event?
Alert AIRLIVE's newsdesk on WhatsApp
AIRLIVEAIRLIVE
Follow US
Copyright AIRLIVE 2026
  • Contact
  • Submit a story
  • Privacy policy
  • Return policy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?