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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Germany-bound United flight returns to Houston, canceled due to 'maintenance issue,' airline says
The Brief A United flight heading to Germany returned to Bush Airport on Saturday night. Houston fire officials found no issues with the plane. The flight was eventually canceled. HOUSTON - United Airlines says they're assisting customers after canceling a flight due to a plane issue. What we know The issue happened on United flight UA46, which was set to fly from Bush Airport to Frankfurt Airport in Germany. The flight reportedly took off at about 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, but officials with the Houston Airport System say the plane landed back at Bush at about 7:45 p.m. Houston fire officials say they were alerted about the plane having a mechanical issue. They had a crew waiting for the plane to return to Bush. Fire officials say the plane landed safely, and no smoke or flames were seen. United Airlines confirmed with FOX 26 that the flight was canceled that night. What we don't know There's no information on the "maintenance issue" itself. What they're saying United Airlines sent the following statement to FOX 26: "On May 31, United flight 46 from Houston to Frankfurt safely returned to Houston to address a maintenance issue. The plane had to release fuel to avoid landing overweight. The flight cancelled last night, and we expect to reaccommodate our customers and get them on their way." The Source Information in this report comes from representatives of the Houston Airport System, Houston Fire Department, and United Airlines.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Edinburgh United Airlines flight cancelled after 'mechanical fault' detected
A flight from Edinburgh to Newark was scrapped after a mechanical fault with the aircraft. United Airlines flight 162 was due to depart the capital at 1.50pm and land at 4.30pm local time in Newark. However an issue was detected with the Boeing 757 which led to the plane returning safely to the gate and later cancelled. READ MORE: West Lothian football games cancelled after group 'illegally camp' on grounds READ MORE: Edinburgh takeaway up in flames as emergency services race to scene Those travelling on the flight were rebooked onto a future flight to Newark. In a statement shared by a spokesperson for United Airlines: "United flight 162 from Edinburgh Airport to Newark returned safely to the gate and was cancelled due to a potential mechanical issue. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "Customers were rebooked onto the next available flight to Newark." The Civil Aviation Authority has offered advice for travellers seeking potential compensation who experience a severe delay or cancellation. On their site, they said: "If a flight you're booked on is delayed or cancelled you may be entitled to compensation. "Under UK law, airlines are required to pay compensation to passengers when their flights are delayed or cancelled. However, you only have the right to compensation in some circumstances. "There are two key factors: - How severely you have been inconvenienced. - For instance, if you have only been delayed slightly, you may not be entitled to compensation. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "The cause of the delay. - If the delay was caused by an 'extraordinary circumstance' you will not be entitled to compensation. "If you think you have a strong case for compensation, see how to lodge a claim with your airline here. "
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Barangaroo metro hit by 'mechanical error' during peak-hour
Metro staff in Sydney were forced to manually open doors of a train to let passengers off while it experienced a mechanical issue. One traveler took to social media on Tuesday afternoon at about 4.15pm and said the the metro train at Barangaroo, going to Sydenham, was 'unable to move'. 'Lights dimmed before we got to the station. Doors opened fine, then after they closed we've been unable to move,' they said. 'Eleven minutes and counting. Person on PA says mechanical issue.' A few minutes later, they said 'Metro staff are now manually trying to open the doors to let us out'. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Transport for NSW for comment. More to come.
South China Morning Post
24-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
China Airlines diverts Taiwan-Thailand flight to Hong Kong over abnormal signals
China Airlines diverted a Taiwan-to-Thailand flight to Hong Kong two hours after take-off on Saturday morning, reportedly citing abnormal mechanical signals. Authorities said the plane requested 'local standby' at Hong Kong International Airport at around 9am. The term refers to a situation in which an aircraft approaching an airport is known or suspected to have developed a defect, but the issue does not pose a significant difficulty in making a safe landing. 'The flight landed safely and the airport operations were not affected,' the Airport Authority said. Media reported that China Airlines flight 851, which left Taipei Taoyuan Airport at around 7.26am, was the flight involved. It was heading to Chiang Mai, Thailand. The carrier reportedly said the plane was diverted to Hong Kong for inspection under standard operating procedures due to abnormal mechanical signals.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
American Airlines flight makes emergency diversion at Nashville Airport
A Florida-bound American Airlines flight was diverted to Nashville today, flight tracking data has revealed. Flight 1884 landed in the Tennessee capital just 1 hour and 29 minutes after departing Chicago O'Hare on Friday morning. It is unclear why the Boeing 737-800, which was en route to Orlando, made the unexpected landing at Nashville International Airport but Squawk Alert reports that the crew squawked the emergency code. Flight 1884 was scheduled to depart Tennessee at 2:13pm local time and resume its route to Florida, according to data from flight tracking service FlightAware. But that departure has been delayed yet again, with the new expected departure at 2:40pm. Flight 1884 departed Chicago for Orlando at 11:49am Friday, but made an unplanned landing in Nashville at 1:18pm. Aviation alert accounts on X report that the plane squawked the 7700 code, which indicates that there is an emergency on board the aircraft. Reports allege the plane experienced a technical issue, but taxied safely to the gate at Nashville airport. The air craft was inspected by fire services, according to the reports. An American Airlines spokesperson told 'American Airlines flight 1884, with service from Chicago (ORD) to Orlando (MCO) diverted to Nashville (BNA) due to a possible mechanical issue. The flight landed safely and is being inspected by our maintenance team. 'We're working to get our customers to MCO as soon as possible. We never want to disrupt our customers' travel plans and we apologize for the inconvenience.' The emergency diversion comes less than a month after a American Airlines passengers were forced to flee after a plane filled with smoke. The Bombardier CRJ900, operated by sister airline American Eagle, experienced a 'maintenance issue' after landing at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia on April 2. Flight 5406, which had taken off from Charlotte Douglas Airport in North Carolina, landed about 30 minutes earlier than scheduled. But the aircraft stopped on the runway - with passengers forced to urgently evacuate. Shocking footage captured by Sean O'Conor, who was onboard the aircraft, showed horrified and confused passengers crawling onto the wings of the plane before jumping a few feet down to the ground. Earlier this year, an American Eagle jet collided with a military helicopter just above Reagan Airport in Washington DC, killing 67 and causing a massive explosion over the Potomac River. The passenger jet with 64 people on board has crashed mid-air into the chopper, carrying three soldiers, while attempting to land in Washington DC on January 29. Passengers of the commercial flight included members of the US figure skating team who were returning from the US Figure Skating Championships. On March 27, a congressional hearing reiterated the their stance that the January crash was preventable, the Associated Press reported. High-profile plane crashes have instilled fear in frequent fliers, but aviation specialists say the risk is not as great as it seems.
