A United Airlines flight from London to San Francisco was forced to make an emergency landing after crew members became alarmed by a “burning smell” on board, according to the Independent. United Flight UA949 was approximately 90 minutes into a 10-hour transatlantic flight when a mysterious smell began to fill the cabin and alarmed those on board, the outlet reported. Fearing the worst, the Boeing 777, which was heading north across the U.K. towards Iceland, declared a general emergency by sending a “squawk 7700” transponder message, and made an emergency landing at Edinburgh Airport after executing a mid-air U-turn. Emergency services were on standby as the plane touched down in Scotland, although no injuries were reported. United Airlines claimed the diversion was to “address a burning smell.” All 162 passengers on board were rebooked on an alternative flight to San Francisco the next day. The origin of the odour remains unclear and is being investigated by authorities.
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