Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Virgin Atlantic flight diverts to Gatwick after declaring on-board problem

The airline has said that there is no mayday situation onboard. The plane dumped or burned off fuel over the Irish Sea before turning back.

Updated 16.02pm

A VIRGIN ATLANTIC flight from Manchester to Orlando has been forced to divert to Gatwick a technical problem on board.

Radar tracking shows that flight VS73 circled over the sea off the coast of north Wales to burn off or dump fuel before returning to land.

It had been reported that an emergency had been declared on board. However Virgin has tweeted that the plane experienced a  minor technical issue and that the plane is “returning to Gatwick to be rectified”.

The airline also said that it is “not a mayday situation”.

The flight path shows how the plane circled about the ocean off the Welsh coast before heading to Gatwick. Image: FlightRadar24.com

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
37 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds