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Air France #AF179 from Mexico City diverted to Montreal, galley issue

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Last updated: October 31, 2024, 09:57 UTC
Published: Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 11:54 UTC
Category: News
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Airline: Air France
Tail: Aircraft: Airbus A350-941
Data: AF AF179 F-HUVI YUL
Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport, June 2023Benoît Prieur
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Air France flight form Mexico City to Paris diverted to Montreal during the night.

The flight #AF179 departed Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez at 20:06 CST.

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The Airbus A350-900 (registration F-HUVI) climbed to altitude cruise of 39,000 ft and flew for about 4 hours before ATC vectored the plane to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

The crew detected a burning smell from the galley and preferred to divert as precautionary measure.

The aircraft taxied to the gate and was checked by ground team.

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Two hours later, the flight was cleared to continue to Paris.

The flight is expected to land at CDG Airport at 15:30 CEST.

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