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Vueling Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Cabin Smoke Forces Return to Barcelona

Nearly 200 passengers, including 52 elderly travelers, were disrupted as the airline scrambles to rebook flights following back-to-back mechanical issues.

Un avión de Vueling tomando tierra en Lavacolla.
Avions a l’aeroport de Barcelona-el Prat | MANU MITRU
Pasajeros en el aeropuerto de Barcelona.

Overview

  • A Vueling flight bound for A Coruña had to return to Barcelona–El Prat Airport just 14 minutes after takeoff due to smoke detected in the cabin.
  • The aircraft had experienced a control-system warning earlier the same day on its Santiago–Barcelona leg, which was not immediately addressed.
  • Nearly 200 passengers, including 52 elderly participants of an Imserso-organized tour, were left stranded and reported inadequate support in securing accommodations.
  • Airport emergency services, including firefighters and ambulances, were on standby as the flight executed its emergency landing safely.
  • Vueling has since offered hotel stays and rebookings, with the group of retirees scheduled to depart on Friday under airline-covered arrangements.