United Airlines flight forced to make emergency landing in Scotland after mid-air alert

Ruth Suter

27 August 2024 at 9:09 am·1-min read

A mid-air alert was issued — -Credit: (Image: Getty Images)

A flight bound for the United States has been forced to divert to Scotland after issuing a mid-air alert.

The United Airlines aircraft departed from Frankfurt in Germany this morning, August 27.

It was due to land at Chicago O’Hare International Airport after a nine-hour journey, however the pilot was forced to divert to Edinburgh Airport at around 9am.

The UA945 flight landed safely in Scotland after issuing a 700 squawk code in mid-air.

The flight map shows the aircraft flying over the east of Scotland near Dundee before making a U-turn to the capital where it landed at around 9.48am.

The airline has confirmed the alert was sounded due to a medical issue with a passenger.

Edinburgh Airport confirmed it accepted the diversion.

A spokesperson for United Airlines said: "United flight 945 from Frankfurt to Chicago O’Hare diverted to Edinburgh to address a medical issue with a passenger. The flight was met by medical personnel on arrival, and subsequently, the flight departed for Chicago O’Hare."

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