Overview
- British Airways Flight 216, en route from Washington Dulles to London Heathrow, diverted to Boston after a suspected bird strike and cabin fumes were reported.
- The Boeing 777 landed safely at Boston Logan International Airport on April 26, with no injuries to passengers or crew.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause and assess safety implications.
- British Airways confirmed that engineers inspected the aircraft, which resumed service on April 27 after passing safety checks.
- The airline apologized for delays and emphasized that passenger and crew safety remains its top priority.