British Airways flight BA2814, en route from London Gatwick to Sharm el-Sheikh, made an unscheduled landing in Venice on December 23rd due to a suspected technical issue. The flight, which departed Gatwick at 08:59 local time, was airborne for two hours and 18 minutes before performing a safe emergency landing at Venice Marco Polo Airport.
A British Airways spokesperson told Sussex News:
“Our aircraft diverted as a precaution because of a suspected minor technical issue. We’re sorry to our customers for the disruption to their journeys and our teams are working hard to get them on their way again as quickly as possible.”
Passenger Safety Ensured
The airline emphasised that the safety of passengers and crew is always the top priority. The aircraft landed without incident, and all passengers disembarked as usual.
Support for Affected Customers
British Airways confirmed that accommodations would be provided for passengers needing overnight stays in Venice. The airline assured that the flight would resume its journey to Sharm el-Sheikh the following day.
“Our teams are working hard to get customers’ travel plans back on track as quickly as possible,” the spokesperson added.
