A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Seattle was forced to make an emergency landing in Edinburgh on Sunday evening after the pilot declared a mid-air emergency. Flight DAL21 departed from London Heathrow shortly after 6:30 p.m. on June 7, but soon after takeoff, the crew issued a “squawk 7700” code, which signals a general emergency. The aircraft made a sudden U-turn and is currently heading to the Scottish capital.
Emergency Details
The reason for the emergency remains unclear at this time. Flight Emergency shared on X: "Delta flight DL21. LHR- SEA. Squawking 7700 (emergency)." The flight is scheduled to touch down in Edinburgh within the next 30 minutes. Delta Airlines has been approached for comment by our sister title Edinburgh Live.
Previous Incident at Edinburgh Airport
This incident follows a separate event on May 28, when police officers boarded a Ryanair flight after it landed in Edinburgh. The flight from Riga to Scotland's capital experienced a disruptive passenger. Upon landing at 11:35 a.m., half a dozen officers entered the aircraft. A video from inside the plane shows an officer walking down the aisle as passengers look on in shock. Other footage depicts authorities surrounding the plane on the tarmac.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, officers received a report of a disruptive passenger on a flight arriving at Edinburgh Airport. Officers attended and no criminality was established. Advice was provided.”
A Ryanair spokesperson added: "Crew on this flight from Riga to Edinburgh (May 28) called ahead for police assistance after a passenger became disruptive onboard. The aircraft was met by police and the passenger was removed. Ryanair has a strict zero tolerance policy towards passenger misconduct and will continue to take decisive action to combat unruly passenger behaviour, ensuring that all passengers and crew travel in a respectful and stress-free environment, without unnecessary disruption."
