A Swiss International Airlines flight to Miami had to turn back to Zurich after experiencing an engine irregularity just 90 minutes into the flight. The Airbus A340, initially scheduled for a 10-hour journey, diverted its path multiple times over the Atlantic before circling Zurich for an hour. Passengers, who faced delays and unexpected turbulence, were later rebooked on alternative flights. The airline emphasized safety, highlighting that returning to Zurich allowed for better maintenance response, while also apologizing for the inconvenience to travelers.
The flight changed directions a couple of times over the ocean before circling Zurich for an hour, ultimately returning due to an engine irregularity.
As a precautionary measure, the crew decided to return to the home airport in Zurich, where we have the best maintenance facilities.
We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers, especially as they were expecting a direct flight to Miami but took a four-hour journey back to Zurich.
Similar incidents have seen flights as long as 10 hours before returning to their original take-off point, indicating potential safety risks.
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