British Airways flight #BA143 departed London Heathrow late at 12:01 GMT to New Delhi.

Less than one hour into the flight, pilots decided to turn around over Western Germany to return to London Heathrow.

The Boeing 777-200ER (registration G-YMMI) was put on hold at 24,000 ft for a while to burn/dump fuel in order to reduce the weight before landing.

In July 1st, 2024, that same aircraft experienced a mechanical issue and returned to London Heathrow on flight BA31 to Hong Kong. The aircraft is 24 years hold.

UPDATE 14:05 GMT
The aircraft is dumping fuel over the English Channel.

UPDATE 14:15 GMT
The flight BA143 is now starting approach to London.

UPDATE 14:45 GMT
Flight has landed on runway 09R.

British Airways is planning a new departure at 18:10 from LHR Airport.

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British Airways flight #BA31 departed London Heathrow Saturday, June 29 2024 at 20:55 local time from runway 27L to Hong Kong.

The aircraft climbed to 33,000 ft then 35,000 ft. But after more than 4 hours of flight, the crew decided to turn around.

The 23-year Boeing 777-200ER (registration G-YMMI) experienced a mechanical issue, still was able to hold FL340 on its way back to London.

The flight landed on runway 27L at LHR airport just before 8 am local time, more than 11 hours after departure.

British Airways then cancelled the flight for the day.

UPDATE Sunday, June 30 2024 21:00 UTC
No luck, today (next day after incident) flight #BA31 diverted to Budapest due a medical emergency.

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