British Airways flight declares emergency over Ireland after steep 28,000-ft descent: What happened? Insider details
British Airways Flight BA295, en route from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare, declared an emergency after a steep descent of 28,000 feet. The crew transmitted the emergency code 7700, indicating a need for assistance, and turned back to London. The cause of the descent remains unclear, with no confirmation of a technical or medical issue yet.