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.