POST AMc Whirter DATE February 2, 2017 10:29

SWISS B777-300ER DIVERTS TO IQALUIT When Zurich passengers boarded their Swiss B777-300ER non-stop flight for Los Angeles yesterday they never realised they would end up in the Canadian wilderness.

Yesterday’s twin-engined flight LX40 had to close down one engine whilst overflying Northern Canada.

It headed for Iqaluit airport which is a recognised diversion airport and, I believe, also featured as a diversion airport for the Space Shuttle.

The flight was lightly loaded. CBC reports of just 216 passengers plus 17 crew. With one engine closed down the Swiss flight was unable to continue to Los Angeles. CBC reports that another aircraft was being sent from Los Angeles to rescue the stranded passengers.