DISASTER● ELEVATEDSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 3:07 PM
New York-bound flight declares emergency after take-off from Manchester
runcornandwidnesworld_uk · united kingdom · western europe
A VIRGIN Atlantic flight bound for New York was forced to return to Manchester Airport shortly after take-off today, Friday, after the crew declared an emergency.
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