A Virgin Atlantic flight carrying 241 passengers and 12 crew members from London Heathrow to Montego Bay was forced to divert to Shannon, Ireland on Saturday night after experiencing a technical issue over the Atlantic Ocean.
Passenger Yushaine Morgan, a Jamaican attorney-at-law, reported hearing a loud bang about three hours into the journey.
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Smoke began to fill the cabin, and the captain announced an engine failure, prompting the aircraft to turn back.
The plane made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, where emergency vehicles including six fire units and ambulances were deployed.
Morgan noted that passengers remained calm throughout the ordeal.
After landing, passengers waited at the airport for several hours before a replacement flight returned them to London Heathrow, where hotel accommodations were provided.
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Some travelers secured rebookings for Monday, while others faced delays until Thursday.
Virgin Atlantic officials confirmed the incident, stating that flight VS165 altered its route as a safety precaution.
A spokesperson apologized for the disruption and offered passengers options including rebooking or a refund.
According to The Aviation Herald, the Airbus A330-900 experienced an engine stall at cruising altitude, forcing the crew to reduce the right-hand Trent 7000 engine to idle thrust.
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The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority was notified but had no immediate details.
