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Fighter Jets Escort Air Algerie Flight to Lyon, France

Air Algerie flight AH-1460 was intercepted by two French fighter jets on the way to Lyon, France, on January 9th.

The Mirage 2000 fighter jets were dispatched after the Boeing 737-800 plane, flying from Constantine, Algeria, lost communication with the ATC.

The plane continued for a safe landing under escort. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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EasyJet Flight Diverts to Lyon due to Smoke in Cockpit

EasyJet flight U2-8943 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Lyon, France, on January 6th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Gatwick Airport, England, to Grenoble, France, was diverted due to smoke in the cockpit.

The plane landed safely. All one hundred and seventy passengers and five crew members remained unharmed.

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British Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Heathrow Airport

British Airways flight BA-360 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport, England, on May 17th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane was heading to Lyon, France, when the crew decided to turn back due to an engine failure.

The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The airline said the flight returned to Heathrow Airport due to a technical issue.

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Airlinair Plane Returns to Lyon with Cracked Windshield

AirlinairAirlinair flight A5-4326 had to return for an emergency landing in Lyon, France, on March 11th.

The plane operating on behalf of Hop! Airlines took off for Luxembourg, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a cracked windshield.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in other flights.

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Small Planet Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing due to Cracked Windshield

small planet airlinesSmall Planet Airlines Airbus A320-200 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Lyon, France, on February 13.

The plane, performing flight TLB-718 on behalf of Atlantique Air Assistance, was heading from Chalons Vatry airport, France, to Tlemcen, Algeria, when the crew reported a cracked windshield and requested an emergency landing.

The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.