Edelweiss Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Heathrow
An Edelweiss Air plane heading from Zurich to Punta Cana was forced to make an emergency touchdown at Heathrow Airport this afternoon.
Flight Details
- The flight took off from Zurich around 2 pm (1 pm UK time), bound for a 7 pm arrival in the Dominican Republic.
- Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft issued a Squawk 7700 – the international signal for a general emergency.
- The exact cause of the emergency remains unknown at this stage.
Emergency Landing at Heathrow
- According to FlightRadar24, the aircraft circled briefly before making a safe emergency landing just after 3:30 pm.
- Witnesses saw the plane divert to West London airspace before touching down at the busy London airport.
Investigation Underway
- The bizarre diversion has sparked an official investigation into the emergency’s cause.
- Heathrow Airport officials and Edelweiss Air are expected to release more details shortly.
Passengers Urged to Stay Alert
- Travellers and those waiting for arrivals on this flight should keep an eye on official updates.
- Contact Edelweiss Air directly for latest information on delays or changes.
