Virgin Atlantic flight diverts due to technical issues; airline reports first annual profit

A Virgin Atlantic flight from London Heathrow to Seattle Tacoma International Airport was diverted to Manchester due to technical issues with the Airbus A330-900neo. The aircraft experienced speed fluctuations over the coast of Scotland, prompting the crew to make an unscheduled landing in Manchester. Virgin Atlantic has not yet commented on the incident, and further details are expected following an inspection.

This diversion is part of a series of disruptions faced by Virgin Atlantic recently. Earlier this week, a separate incident involved unruly passengers on a flight from Los Angeles to London, resulting in arrests upon arrival.

Despite these challenges, Virgin Atlantic is making strides towards improving its services. The airline reported its first annual profit since before the pandemic and plans to enhance passenger experiences with upgrades such as Starlink Wi-Fi and premium seating on select aircraft.