An Edelweiss Air flight en route from Zurich to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic was forced to make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport this afternoon.
Flight Details
- The flight left Zurich around 2 pm (1 pm UK time) and was scheduled to arrive in the Dominican Republic by 7 pm local time.
- The nature of the emergency that prompted the diversion is not yet clear.
- The aircraft issued a Squawk 7700, signalling a general emergency.
Current Status
- As per FlightRadar24, the plane successfully landed at london-buses-diverted/" title="Pedestrian Struck by Car Near Heathrow Airport, 5 London Buses Diverted" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpil-monitor-id="1996">Heathrow Airport shortly after 3:30 pm.
- The flight was observed circling over Wales before heading to West London for the emergency landing.
Impact and Investigation
- The sudden diversion of the flight has triggered an investigation into the cause of the emergency.
- Heathrow Airport authorities and Edelweiss Air are expected to provide further details soon.
Advice to Passengers and Public
- Travellers and those expecting arrivals from this flight are advised to stay informed through official channels and contact the airline for more information.
