Two mid-air emergencies occurred at Gatwick Airport within one minute. British Airways flight BA2203 from London to Cancun declared an emergency due to toxic fumes in the cabin, with passengers experiencing dizziness and an unpleasant odor. The aircraft returned safely after 45 minutes. Following shortly after, easyJet flight EZY8520 from Madeira declared a pan pan urgency due to a suspected bird strike. The Airbus A320 landed safely and was met by emergency services as a precaution while prioritizing passenger safety.
British Airways flight BA2203 declared a full emergency due to toxic fumes in the cabin, leading to a return to Gatwick after circling for 45 minutes.
The passengers reported a smell of used socks and feelings of dizziness, prompting the pilots to identify a technical issue before landing safely.
Just a minute later, easyJet flight EZY8520 from Madeira declared a pan pan urgency signal following a suspected bird strike and requested a priority landing.
The Airbus A320 landed normally and was met by emergency services, upholding the airlines' commitment to passenger safety and adherence to guidelines.
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