20 minutes from disaster: Jet carrying 300 holidaymakers from Cancun declares 'mayday' over Birmingham after nearly running out of fuel in 100mph winds

The Boeing 787 passenger jet landed with just 1,250kg of fuel - capable of keeping it in the air for just 20 minutes after air traffic controllers sent it on a 28-mile detour.

Feb 13, 2025 - 16:43
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20 minutes from disaster: Jet carrying 300 holidaymakers from Cancun declares 'mayday' over Birmingham after nearly running out of fuel in 100mph winds
The Boeing 787 passenger jet landed with just 1,250kg of fuel - capable of keeping it in the air for just 20 minutes after air traffic controllers sent it on a 28-mile detour.