An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Geneva was diverted to London Gatwick Airport this morning
The cause of the emergency remains unclear at this stage.(Image: Frank Brennan via Getty Images)
An Aer Lingus service bound for Geneva was forced to divert to London Gatwick after its crew declared an emergency while cruising at 37,000ft.
Flight EI680 had departed Dublin at 6.26am on Thursday (May 21) and was travelling over southern England when the pilots issued a Squawk 7700, the transponder code signalling a general in‐flight emergency, according to the Mirror.
The Airbus A320neo landed safely at Gatwick at 7.25am, according to flight‐tracking data. The aircraft, a twin‐engine model delivered to the airline less than a year ago, is among the newest in the Aer Lingus fleet.
The cause of the emergency remains unclear at this stage. The Mirror has contacted Aer Lingus for comment.
Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier, operates more than 100 routes from its principal hub at Dublin Airport, including direct services to major cities across Europe and North America.
Established in 1936, the airline takes pride in its hospitality, stating on its website: “The airline is synonymous with warm Irish hospitality, embodying the rich cultural heritage that makes every journey unique.”
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