A British Airways flight from Ibiza to London Gatwick (BA2681) was forced to divert to Bordeaux today after a disruptive passenger caused an emergency onboard. The flight, which was en route from Ibiza to Gatwick, declared a 7700 squawk, indicating an emergency.
The incident prompted the flight crew to make an unscheduled landing at Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, where local authorities met the aircraft upon arrival. The nature of the disruption has not yet been disclosed, but the decision to divert was made to ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers and crew members.
British Airways has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident, but it is expected that the disruptive passenger will face legal consequences.
Passengers on the diverted flight are being accommodated and will continue their journey to London Gatwick after the situation has been resolved. The airline is working to minimize further delays for those affected.
