British Airways Jet Forced Back to Heathrow After Flap Glitch
A British Airways flight to Chennai made a dramatic U-turn shortly after takeoff today due to a flap adjustment failure onboard.
Flight #BA35 Hits Turbulence
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (reg: G-ZBJG) took off from Heathrow bound for Chennai (MAA) but quickly reported a technical problem.
Safety First: Fuel Dump and Emergency Ready
The crew declared an issue and spent over an hour in a holding pattern over southeast England, dumping fuel to reduce weight. Emergency teams stood by at Heathrow as a precaution.
Safe Return Without Incident
The plane touched down safely at Heathrow just before 2pm on Sunday 15th June 2025. Passengers disembarked calmly with no injuries.
BA Responds
British Airways confirmed the crew followed proper procedures and apologised for the disruption. The airline is now helping passengers catch a later flight.
