A British Airways flight from Dubai to the UK made an emergency landing after passengers and crew fell ill due to toxic fumes. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, with twelve passengers and five crew members showing symptoms. Despite the seriousness, British Airways labeled it a 'minor technical issue' and highlighted that most affected customers were promptly rebooked. The emergency situation raised concerns about the airline's preparedness for such events, especially following a recent lightning strike incident involving another aircraft in Brazil.
It was clear there was little preparation for such an event.
The aircraft returned to Dubai International Airport due to a minor technical issue.
The vast majority of customers were rebooked onto same-day alternative flights to get them to their destination.
The emergency comes weeks after another BA aircraft was struck by lightning during severe floods in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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