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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Two London Gatwick flights encounter mid-air emergencies within minutes of each other

Two flights flying into London Gatwick Airport experienced mid-air emergencies within minutes of each other on Tuesday (15 July), with one flight requesting a priority landing following a suspected bird strike.

British Airways flight BA2203 departed from Gatwick at 2.30pm on Tuesday 15 July for an almost 10-hour journey to Cancun, Mexico.

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