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British Airways flight returns to Gatwick after reported window crack

Flight BA2660 to Faro turned back over north-western France. British Airways said it landed safely and passengers were due to continue their journey.

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British Airways flight BA2660 from Gatwick to Faro turned back over north-western France on Tuesday, 13 October, after a reported crack in a passenger window. The airline said the aircraft landed safely at Gatwick.

The BBC attributed the window report to flight data provider AirNav Radar. The cause and extent of the reported damage have not been established.

British Airways described the reason for the return as a minor technical issue, apologised for the delay and said passengers were due to resume their journey. It did not say when or how they would continue.

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