Ryanair flight FR-1438 had to return and make an emergency landing in Milan–Malpensa Airport, Italy, on December 16th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Palermo, Italy, but had to turn back after the crew received indication of a fuel leak.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
Air China flight CA-784 had to return and make an emergency landing in Auckland, New Zealand, on December 15th.
The Boeing 787-900 plane took off for Beijing, China, but had to turn back due to an engine failure.
The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
XL Airways France flight SE-55 had to return and make an emergency landing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on December 15th.
The Airbus A330-300 plane took off for Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, but had to turn back due to an issue with the landing gear.
The plane landed safely. All three hundred and sixty-five passengers and twelve crew members remained unharmed.
All Nippon Airways flight NH-805 made an emergency landing in Okinawa, Japan, on December 15th.
The Boeing 787-800 plane heading from Narita International Airport, Japan, to Bangkok, Thailand, was diverted after an unusual odor was noticed in the cockpit and cabin.
The plane, carrying two hundred and forty-two people, landed safely.
One elderly woman passenger complained of pain in eyes and was taken to a hospital.