A Glasgow British Airways flight bound for London was forced to make a dramatic U-turn just minutes from landing. Flight 8721 left Glasgow Airport at 7.54am today - over an hour after the scheduled 6.30am departure - and was due to land at London City Airport after 9am.
Despite the delay setting off, the plane appeared on track as it headed down south and began its approach to the UK capital. But as it drew closer to London City Airport, it was met with Air Traffic Control Restrictions and was abruptly diverted by pilots.
The aircraft held for 35 minutes near London but then was forced return north of the border to Glasgow. It is understood the U-turn was due to the thick fog.
