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United Airlines Flight From London Declares Emergency, Diverts to Edinburgh

United says the diversion followed reports of a burning smell onboard.

Overview

  • The transatlantic service bound for San Francisco transmitted a 7700 code indicating a general emergency.
  • The aircraft departed London at 2:05 pm and landed in Edinburgh at about 4:40 pm local time.
  • Scottish Fire and Rescue were dispatched at 4:11 pm and were stood down on arrival.
  • United provided hotel accommodations and rebooked passengers following the precautionary landing.
  • The underlying technical cause and the flight’s onward timing remain unconfirmed as inquiries continue.