A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight en route from Copenhagen to Dublin declared a general emergency while flying over the UK. The crew of flight SK537 activated the Squawk 7700 signal at 11:36 a.m. GMT on Wednesday due to a medical emergency on board.

Flight Path and Response

The Airbus A320neo took off from Copenhagen Airport at 10:45 a.m. CET (9:45 a.m. GMT) and neared the end of its two-hour journey. Flight-tracking data shows the aircraft cruising at 38,000 feet between southwest Scotland and eastern Northern Ireland in the Scottish Flight Information Region.

Air traffic control granted immediate landing priority, with emergency medical teams standing by at the airport. Officials believe a passenger experienced the medical issue. SAS has not yet commented on the individual’s condition.

SAS Background

SAS carried 23.7 million passengers to over 125 destinations worldwide in the 2023 fiscal year. The airline advances sustainability by increasing sustainable aviation fuel use, investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, and leveraging technology to reduce carbon emissions.

Recent Similar Incident

Earlier this month, a TAP Air Portugal flight from London Gatwick to Porto issued a Squawk 7700 shortly after takeoff on February 8. The Airbus A320, flight TP1329, departed around 9:15 a.m. GMT and reported a galley fire at 4,300 feet.

The crew requested and received clearance for an immediate return. The plane looped south of the airport and landed safely at Gatwick around 9:41 a.m. Technicians inspected it on a remote stand. The flight later departed at 12:20 p.m. and reached Porto at 2:22 p.m. GMT, delayed from its 11:30 a.m. schedule.