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The crash landing of a British Airways passenger airliner at Heathrow has brought chaos to Scottish airports.The crash landing of a British Airways passenger airliner at Heathrow has brought chaos to Scottish airports.
British Airways flights between Heathrow and Scotland are facing cancellation or long delays.British Airways flights between Heathrow and Scotland are facing cancellation or long delays.
Many passengers are attempting to make alternative transport arrangements. It is not known when flights will resume.Many passengers are attempting to make alternative transport arrangements. It is not known when flights will resume.
Other operators are hoping to fly as normal, but all passengers have been advised to check with their airline before arriving at the airport.Other operators are hoping to fly as normal, but all passengers have been advised to check with their airline before arriving at the airport.
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A statement on Edinburgh Airport's website read: "Following today's incident at Heathrow it is likely that there will be significant disruption to flights to and from Heathrow.A statement on Edinburgh Airport's website read: "Following today's incident at Heathrow it is likely that there will be significant disruption to flights to and from Heathrow.
"Anyone intending to fly to London Heathrow should check the status of their flight with their airline before leaving for the airport.""Anyone intending to fly to London Heathrow should check the status of their flight with their airline before leaving for the airport."
All 136 passengers and 16 crew escaped when the British Airways flight BA038 from Beijing landed short of the south runway at Heathrow Airport, after losing its rear undercarriage. All 136 passengers and 16 crew escaped when the British Airways flight BA038 from Beijing landed short of the south runway at Heathrow Airport, after it is thought it lost power to its rear undercarriage.
Six people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.Six people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.