Biman Bangladesh Airlines is facing allegations against two flight attendants accused of running romance scams targeting business class passengers. The scams reportedly involved building trust to extract gifts and money from victims. Allegations are under investigation while raising concerns about ethical practices in aviation.
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British Airways faced two separate incidents involving emergency landings. A Boeing 777 returned to London after a technical issue, while a Boeing 787 made an emergency landing in Sydney due to cabin smoke. Both incidents were handled with standard safety measures, ensuring passenger safety.
easyJet flight U28545, flying from London Gatwick to Porto, declared an emergency over France due to a medical issue. The Airbus A320 successfully returned and landed at Gatwick, following a course reversal over Brittany.
An Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 mistakenly entered a wrong taxiway at JFK Airport after landing from Dublin, highlighting the importance of precise adherence to Air Traffic Control (ATC) directions. The quick correction by ATC ensured no disruption, although the event underscores operational risks in high-traffic environments.
Two inbound flights declared emergencies near Manchester due to low fuel: Royal Jordanian Flight RJ115, an Airbus A320, requested priority landing, while TUI Airways Flight BY2421, a Boeing 737-800, was redirected to Newcastle after circling. Both emergencies arose due to delayed arrivals.
A British Airways flight from London to Hyderabad had to return shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue with the Boeing 777 aircraft. The flight circled over UK airspace to safely burn off excess fuel before landing at Heathrow. In a separate incident, a flight to Singapore experienced a smoke alert, resulting in an emergency return to Sydney.
British Airways flight BA277 returned to London Heathrow shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue with the aircraft. The Boeing 777-200ER, initially bound for Hyderabad, circled to decrease weight before safely landing back at Heathrow. The flight was subsequently cancelled by the airline.
Passengers on an Air India flight from Delhi to Singapore experienced a nearly six-hour delay due to a technical issue, involving a lack of cabin cooling. Similar disruptions occurred in Copenhagen due to technical problems with another Boeing 787, affecting over 250 passengers. Air India addressed travel interruptions by providing accommodations and meals while planning for flight rescheduling.
An Emirates Airbus A380 flying from Sydney to Dubai diverted to Perth due to a medical emergency, ensuring the passenger’s safety and continued travel arrangements for others. This event echoes a similar diversion in January 2025 when a flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur rerouted for medical reasons, underscoring Emirates’ commitment to passenger care.