British Airways flight to London declares mid-air emergency, diverts to Manchester

British Airways flight BA1301 from Aberdeen to London declared a mid-air emergency this morning and diverted to Manchester Airport, where it landed safely.

Brit Brief 07/10/2026 10:13

British Airways flight to London declares mid-air emergency, diverts to Manchester — BA flight declares mid-air emergency, diverts to Manchester

British Airways flight BA1301, travelling from Aberdeen to London, declared a mid-air emergency this morning before diverting to Manchester Airport, where it landed safely.

Diversion to Manchester

The flight, which departed Aberdeen earlier this morning, was en route to London when the emergency was declared. It subsequently landed at Manchester Airport, according to reports.

Further details about the nature of the emergency have not yet been released.