Created Friday, Mar 31st 2023 10:47Z, last updated Friday, Mar 31st 2023 10:47Z
A British Airways Airbus A320-200, registration G-EUUK performing flight
BA-575 from Milan Linate (Italy) to London Heathrow,EN (UK), was climbing out of Milan's runway 36 when the flight crew stopped the climb at FL280 and donned their oxygen masks reporting an unusual odour on board. The aircraft diverted to Zurich (Switzerland) for a safe landing on runway 14 about 40 minutes after departure. The aircraft vacated the runway, stopped briefly for an inspection by emergency services and subsequently taxied to the apron.
The remainder of the flight was cancelled, the passengers were rebooked on other flights.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Zurich about 43 hours after landing.
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