London-Bound Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Bengaluru After Mid-Air Technical Snag
The flight took off from KIAB at around 8.20 am but reportedly developed a technical issue soon after departure, prompting the crew to circle the aircraft near Tumakuru for more than half an hour before returning to Bengaluru.
On Sunday, a Virgin Atlantic flight bound for London was forced to make an emergency landing at Bengaluru airport due to a technical issue. The aircraft, carrying 270 passengers, took off from Kempegowda International Airport around 8.20 am but experienced a technical snag shortly after departure. The crew then circled the aircraft near Tumakuru for over half an hour before returning to Bengaluru for a safety precaution landing.
All passengers were reported to be safe, and Virgin Atlantic has yet to issue a statement regarding the incident. Airport authorities are investigating to determine the exact nature of the technical problem.
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