American Airlines Dreamliner Diverts to Manchester After Windscreen Cracks Mid-Flight
An American Airlines flight from London Heathrow to Philadelphia was forced to divert to Manchester Airport. The crew of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner declared a non-emergency and requested the diversion after discovering a cracked windscreen. The aircraft landed safely, and emergency services met it as a precaution. American Airlines confirmed the issue was with an outer pane, which did not affect cabin pressurization. Passengers were rebooked on other flights to continue their journey to Philadelphia.
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