Plane returns to Heathrow due to windscreen crack
Briefly

A Delta Air Lines flight from Heathrow to Detroit had to make an emergency return shortly after takeoff due to a cracked windscreen. The incident occurred at 11:44 BST and involved 188 passengers and 12 crew members on board. The crew followed established procedures, landing safely back at Heathrow Airport. Delta re-booked some passengers onto flights for later that day, while those who had to wait until the next day were offered meals and hotel accommodations. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-200, is currently undergoing maintenance, but no other flights were affected by this incident.
A Delta Air Lines flight returning to Heathrow due to a cracked windscreen landed safely, ensuring the safety of its 188 passengers and 12 crew members.
Passengers were re-booked onto later flights, while Delta provided meals and hotel accommodations for those unable to fly until the next day.
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