London to Chicago BA flight declares emergency after dropping 28,000 feet
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British Airways flight BA295, traveling from London to Chicago, declared an emergency and returned to Heathrow Airport after experiencing a sudden loss of altitude over Ireland. The aircraft descended between 27,000 and 28,000 feet during the incident.
A spokesperson for the airline confirmed that the diversion was necessitated by a technical issue. The flight subsequently landed safely in London, and no further incidents were reported.
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The Guardian World (GB)Emphasizes the abrupt nature of the descent and specific geographic location
CBS News (US)Focuses on the safe landing and the airline's official statement
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