British Airways Flight to Edinburgh Diverted, Fire Trucks Respond
A British Airways flight diverted to Prestwick due to technical issues. Fire trucks met the plane as a precaution.
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A British Airways flight had to land elsewhere. This flight was going to Edinburgh. Fire trucks then met the plane.
The flight, BA2216, left London City Airport, aiming for Edinburgh. A technical problem occurred on the way. The plane landed at Prestwick Airport instead. This happened on Friday, February 7th.
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Passengers got a bus to Edinburgh after the airline stopped the flight at Prestwick. This decision was tough for them to make, according to Edinburgh Live.
One passenger explained that a wing part and engine part did not work well, and the plane could not slow down easily. Edinburgh or Glasgow runways are short.
Firefighters checked the problem. Passengers were very scared and upset, according to one passenger. Fire crews waited on the ground, escorted people to the gate, and the plane was taken for repairs. Buses then took people to Edinburgh.
Prestwick fire crews were called beforehand as a safety measure to protect everyone on board.