British Airways Flight Declares Emergency Near Antalya but Touches Down Safely
Delay and Emergency Code Spark Concern
A British Airways flight from London Gatwick to Antalya declared an emergency as it neared its destination today. Flight BA2864, an Airbus A320-232 aged 21 years, took off just after 1pm—15 minutes later than scheduled—and was set to land in Antalya at 7pm local time (5pm London time).
Pilots Triggered Code 7700
The aircraft’s pilots activated code 7700, the universal aviation squawk code signalling a serious emergency. At this stage, the exact cause remains unknown, stirring speculation among passengers and aviation watchers.
Safe Landing and No Further Details
British Airways confirmed the plane landed safely. A spokesperson said: “The aircraft landed normally and safely and our customers disembarked as normal.” However, the airline offered no additional information on the reason behind the emergency alert.
