British Airways flight makes emergency landing in Boston after suspected bird strike

Summary

A British Airways flight from Washington, D.C., to London was diverted to Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday due to a suspected bird strike and reported smoke in the cabin. The Boeing 777 landed safely around 7:30 p.m. ET, with engineers inspecting the aircraft; no injuries were reported. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, noting an increase in bird strikes in the U.S., with over 19,400 reported in 2023 alone.