A flight from Dublin to Boston on Thursday, August 19th, was diverted to Iceland due to a ‘technical issue’. The incident happened some two hours after the flight, operated by Aer Lingus, had taken off from Dublin Airport. The passengers onboard the plane were accommodated in Reykjavik until a replacement aircraft could be arranged to take them to their destination. While there is little information so far about the technical issue, the diversion is a reminder of how unpredictable air travel can be, and of the importance of ensuring that planes are thoroughly checked and maintained before take-off.
Due to a technical issue with the plane, a flight bound for Boston from Dublin had to divert to Iceland. After declaring an emergency and turning back over the Atlantic, Aer Lingus flight EI133 landed safely at Keflavik International Airport. Passengers were brought back to Dublin on a recovery flight and accommodated overnight before flying to Boston the next day. An Aer Lingus spokesperson confirmed the situation and stated that all passengers and crew were safe. To receive the latest news, sign up for the Dublin Live Newsletter.
As travelers, we often take safe flights for granted, not realizing the amount of work and diligence that goes into ensuring that everything is in working order. The diversion of the Dublin-Boston flight to Iceland serves as a reminder of how important safety checks are and how errors can happen in spite of the best of efforts. We can be grateful for the crew’s quick thinking and expertise that made for a successful landing and a safe experience for everyone on board. We can only hope that future flights continue to prioritize safety above all else to ensure that everyone can travel with the peace of mind that they deserve.
