Etihad Airways flight returns 30 minutes after take-off

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Etihad Airways flight returns 30 minutes after take-off

Abu Dhabi - Passengers reported hearing a 'loud bang'.

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Published: Wed 16 Jan 2019, 3:30 PM

An Etihad Airways flight aborted its flight and returned to Manchester Airport shortly after it took off on Monday.
Flight EY22 had left the UK at 7.28pm but returned to the Manchester almost half an hour later, reports on British media confirmed. 

A loud 'bang' and 'small fire' were reported on social media by passengers.  
Firefighter engines met the plane but no one was hurt.
All passengers were evacuated from the aircraft.
A spokesperson from the airline confirmed to Khaleej Times that the plane had to land due to a technical issue: "Flight EY22, Manchester to Abu Dhabi on 14 January returned to Manchester Airport shortly after take-off, due to a technical issue associated with the cabin pressurisation system.
"The aircraft landed safely and passengers have disembarked and are being offered hotel accommodation.
The statement continues: All guests will be re-booked onto alternative flights on 15 January.
"We regret any inconvenience caused. The safety of our guests and crew is always our number one priority."


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