LONDON- A British Airways (BA) flight from Mumbai (BOM) to London Heathrow (LHR) was forced to divert to Doha (DOH) on August 11, 2025, following a medical emergency involving a passenger onboard.
Flight BA198, operated by British Airways (BA) using an Airbus A350-1041 (registered as G-XWBE), departed Mumbai at 13:42 local time. Midway through its journey, the crew decided to divert to Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Qatar to provide urgent medical assistance to the affected passenger.
Photo: FlightRadar24British Airways Emergency Landing in Qatar
According to flight tracking data, BA198 was on its planned route over the Arabian Sea when the diversion was initiated. The aircraft altered course toward Doha, landing at 18:20 local time.
After landing, local medical teams boarded the aircraft, and the passenger was disembarked for treatment. ACARS communications from the flight indicated that ground personnel were awaiting the arrival of the capital police, likely for procedural clearance.
Following the diversion, the flight resumed service from Doha to London Heathrow (LHR), departing at 18:05 local time and arriving at 22:38. The aircraft remained on the ground at Doha for around 4 hours.
According to some unconfirmed reports, a passenger was facing a critical life and death situation and died onboard. However, it’s still unconfirmed.
British airways emergency and divert near Qatar
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Aircraft and Flight Information
- Aircraft Type: Airbus A350-1041
- Registration: G-XWBE
- Great Circle Distance (BOM–LHR): 7,221 km
- Average Flight Time: 8 hours 51 minutes
- Route: Mumbai (BOM) – London Heathrow (LHR), diverted to Doha (DOH)
Photo: By Dmitry Terekhov from Odintsovo, Russian Federation – Boeing 777-200, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50189243Similar Incident
A British Airways (BA) flight to Cancun (CUN) made an emergency landing at Gatwick Airport (LGW) on July 16 after toxic fumes filled the cabin. Flight BA2203, operated by a Boeing 777-200, was forced to return shortly after takeoff, triggering a full emergency response.
The aircraft, carrying 340 passengers, circled London for 45 minutes before landing safely at 3:29 PM. Oxygen masks were deployed, and cockpit windows were opened to ventilate the flight deck during the incident.
British Airways Flight BA2203 from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) departed at 2:11 PM. Minutes into the climb, crew members detected a strong odor, described by passengers as resembling “used socks.” Several passengers and crew reported feeling dizzy and nauseated.
The Boeing 777-200, registration G-YMME, had recently entered cruise climb when the pilots decided to declare a “full emergency.” Oxygen masks were deployed for crew safety, and cockpit ventilation was increased by opening the windows.
To ensure a safe landing weight, the flight circled London airspace for around 45 minutes before returning to Gatwick. The aircraft touched down at 3:29 PM, where emergency services were already on standby
Emergency crews inspected both the aircraft and the runway immediately after landing. Some passengers and crew required medical assessment due to possible fume exposure. British Airways arranged overnight accommodation for affected travelers after postponing the flight for 24 hours.
A British Airways spokesperson stated the aircraft landed safely after the crew identified a technical issue. All passengers disembarked normally, and the airline issued an apology for the disruption.
The Boeing 777-200 involved, G-YMME, is part of British Airways’ long-haul fleet and is typically deployed on transatlantic and leisure routes.
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