Air France plane turns halfway because it is denied landing in the US

Thanh Hà |

The Air France plane turned around after nearly 7 hours of flight because it was not allowed to land in Chicago, USA.

An Air France transatlantic flight to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, USA, was forced back to Paris- Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris after nearly 7 hours of flight.

Flight AF136, operated by Airbus A350-900, had to divert in the middle of its journey because it was not licensed to land at US airports.

Data from FlightRadar24 shows that Air France flight AF136 departed from Paris- Charles de Gaulle airport at 12:39 local time on June 28, 2025, with the destination being Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The Airbus A350-900 flies on a transatlantic route across the UK on a regular route. At around 4:30 p.m. while flying between Iceland and Greenland, the flight crew decided to return to France.

Although the plane has completed nearly half of its route, operational constraints have forced the airline to route the flight back to the departure point.

The reason the flight had to change direction was because it was not licensed to land at Chicago O'Hare Airport. Air France later confirmed the flight was turned around for "examination reasons," but did not provide further details.

Flight AF136 landed safely at Paris- Charles de Gaulle airport after 6.37 hours and 30 minutes of takeoff. Air France has arranged overnight accommodation for affected passengers and booked other flights for passengers.

The replacement flight, AF4080, left the airport from Paris to Chicago at 11:20 on June 29, local time.

Thanh Hà
TIN LIÊN QUAN

US B-2 bomber pilot must bite sunflower seeds to stay alert

|

For each more than 40-hour mission, US B-2 pilots must prepare carefully, from meals, sleep to factors that help them stay alert on the mission.

India investigates plane crash, focusing on engines and wings

|

India's investigation into the crash by Air India focuses on technical factors such as the engine.

The plane was flying the wrong route, the pilot had to change direction to land 200km away

|

After landing off schedule in Rome, Italy, American Airlines encountered logistical challenges when having to rearrange the plane and crew.

Hundreds of 4-wheeled electric vehicles at Sam Son beach serve tourists again

|

Thanh Hoa - From July 2, hundreds of 4-wheeled electric vehicles in the Sam Son coastal area will return to serve tourists.

Dak Lak people are excited when a large whale appears in Mui Dien

|

Dak Lak - A large whale appeared in the sea area of Hoa Xuan commune, Dak Lak province.

Look up the fastest 10th grade entrance exam scores in 2025 in Hanoi

|

The Hanoi Department of Education and Training (DET) plans to announce the 10th grade entrance exam scores for the 2025-2026 school year on July 4.

Thailand has an interim prime minister

|

After the Constitutional Court suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, Suriya Deputy Prime Minister Jungrungreangkit became acting Prime Minister.

Vietnam women's volleyball team won all group stage matches of VTV Cup

|

On the evening of July 1, the Vietnam women's volleyball team won 3-0 against Sichuan (China) to close the group stage of the VTV Cup 2025 with an all-win record.

US B-2 bomber pilot must bite sunflower seeds to stay alert

Anh Vũ |

For each more than 40-hour mission, US B-2 pilots must prepare carefully, from meals, sleep to factors that help them stay alert on the mission.

India investigates plane crash, focusing on engines and wings

Thanh Hà |

India's investigation into the crash by Air India focuses on technical factors such as the engine.

The plane was flying the wrong route, the pilot had to change direction to land 200km away

Thanh Hà |

After landing off schedule in Rome, Italy, American Airlines encountered logistical challenges when having to rearrange the plane and crew.