Created Sunday, Dec 17th 2023 23:45Z, last updated Sunday, Dec 17th 2023 23:45Z
A Jet2.com Boeing 737-800, registration G-DRTZ performing flight
LS-161 from Glasgow,SC (UK) to Geneva (Switzerland), was climbing out of Glasgow's runway 23 when the crew stopped the climb at about FL180 after the forward galley oven began to emit smoke. The aircraft returned to Glasgow for a safe landing on runway 23 about 30 minutes after departure.
The airline reported the forward galley oven emitted some smoke due to a minor fault.
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 7 hours, then positioned to Leeds,EN (UK) and resumed service the next day about 24 hours after landing back to Glasgow.
A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration G-JZBK reached Geneva with a delay of about 3.5 hours.
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