A LATAM Brasil Boeing 777 from Sao Paulo bound for London was forced to land at Porto airport this Wednesday due to a problem with one of its two engines, with passengers being diverted to other flights.
In a statement sent to Lusa, LATAM Brasil said the plane, which took off from Sao Paulo (Guarulhos) to London (Heathrow), landed at Francisco Sa Carneiro airport in Porto “due to the need for unscheduled maintenance.” , not to mention that it was a failure of one of the engines, information that Lusa confirmed from aviation sources.
The airline said the Boeing 777, which carries more than 300 passengers, “took off safely” in the early hours of the morning.
“LATAM regrets the inconvenience caused and is providing full assistance to passengers who will be re-accommodated on other flights to their destination. The company also confirms that it takes all technical and operational safety measures to guarantee a safe journey for everyone,” it emphasizes. LATAMI Brazil.
As a result, the London/Heathrow – Sao Paulo/Guarulhos flight scheduled for this Wednesday “had to be cancelled,” the statement also said.
Author: Lusa
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