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    AA Flight Diverts to Waterloo Due to Maintenance Issues

    American AirlinesAmerican Airlines flight AA3425 had to make an emergency landing at the Waterloo Regional Airport in Ontario, Canada, on January 31.

    The plane was en-route from Des Moines International Airport, Iowa, to Chicago, Illinois, when the crew reported maintenance issues.

    The plane was then diverted to Waterloo where it made a safe emergency landing. All 49 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

    The airline arranged an alternate aircraft for the passengers.

    The flight was being operated by Envoy Air.

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    United Airlines Flight Returns to Heathrow Airport

    new-united-logoUnited Airlines flight UA28 had to return and make an emergency landing at London Heathrow Airport on December 17.

    The Boeing 767-400 was heading to Newark, New Jersey when some ‘maintenance issues’ forced the pilot to turn back.

    The plane circled over the English Channel for hours before it landed back safely, shortly before 4 p.m. All 227 passengers and 13 crew members were safely evacuated.

    An airline spokesperson said, “Our maintenance team is currently inspecting the aircraft…Our customer service team at Heathrow is providing assistance to customers and is making arrangements for them to complete their journeys…We regret any inconvenience experienced by our customers.”