British Airways Flight Declares Emergency Over Fuel Worries
Drama hit the skies tonight as British Airways flight BA685 from Innsbruck to London declared an emergency mid-air. The A320 jet took off just after 5pm on Sunday but was forced to divert.
Flight Diverted to Stansted, Circling Over Bishop’s Stortford
Originally bound for Heathrow, the plane is now heading to London Stansted Airport. It is currently circling over Bishop’s Stortford as crews prepare for landing.
Fuel Shortage Blamed for In-Flight Emergency
Reports suggest the emergency was declared due to a lack of fuel. This marks the second BA flight this evening to report an in-flight emergency. The exact number of passengers on board remains unknown.
Investigations are ongoing, and we’ll bring you updates as the story develops.
