British Airways flight returns to Gatwick after window cracks

A British Airways flight made an emergency U-turn back to Gatwick due to a cracked window.

A British Airways aircraft departing from London Gatwick Airport made an emergency U-turn mid-flight. The crew declared an emergency after a window on the plane developed a crack. The flight safely returned to its departure airport.

• The airlineBritish Airways operated the aircraft involved in the mid-air emergency.
• The responseThe flight crew initiated a prompt return to London Gatwick following the discovery.

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