BA Euroflyer flight returns to Gatwick after reported passenger-window crack

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Published: October 13, 2026

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First reported by: AirNav Radar, as cited in the supplied reports

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In brief

BA2660 returned safely to Gatwick after a reported passenger-window issue, which British Airways described as a minor technical problem.

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BA Euroflyer flight BA2660 returned to London Gatwick on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, after turning back over north-western France while en route to Faro, Portugal. Reports place the turnback roughly an hour after departure, shortly after the aircraft passed Brittany. The aircraft landed safely at Gatwick. British Airways described the reason as a minor technical issue; reports that a passenger window had cracked were not specifically confirmed by the airline.

The aircraft was identified as an Airbus A321-231 registered G-EUXD. Flight-tracking reports said the crew declared an emergency and…

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