The aircraft safely landed in Graz, Austria, and all 74 passengers and five crew members were promptly evacuated. Among those on board, twelve passengers and four crew members required medical attention. Notably, one crew member was transported to a hospital by helicopter, and their condition remains uncertain.
The airline stated that the aircraft has been removed from the runway, although the exact cause of the smoke is still unknown. In a statement, Swiss International Air Lines extended a sincere apology to the passengers for the inconvenience and thanked them for their patience during this difficult situation.
"SWISS sincerely apologizes to passengers for the inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience during this challenging situation. Our thoughts are with the passengers and crew members who experienced this incident, especially those still under medical care," the airline expressed. "We remain in close contact with the authorities and are working diligently to determine the cause of the incident."
The airline's prompt response and ongoing cooperation with authorities highlight their commitment to passenger safety and transparency as investigations continue.
A Swiss International Air Lines flight was compelled to make an emergency landing on Monday due to the presence of smoke in the cabin and cockpit, the airline reported. Flight LX1885, traveling from Bucharest, Romania to Zurich, was forced to abort its journey when the crew detected engine issues accompanied by smoke on the Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
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