British Airways London-Chicago flight declares ‘emergency’ mid air; makes U-turn after take-off
Flight-tracking data shows the aircraft initiated a rapid descent, dropping 28,000 feet to an altitude of 9,000 feet within minutes. File image for representation only | Photo Credit: Reuters A British Airways flight on Monday (October 5, 2026) made a U-turn back to the U.K. just an hour into its journey from London to Chicago,…
