A dramatic video shows a British Airways plane that is struggling to land in Gibraltar Monday in windy conditions.
An amateur video filmed from the ground and inside the Airbus A320 shows the aircraft swaying from one side to the other.
British Airways flight 492 was diverted to Malaga, Spain, where it landed at 12:40.
The port authority of Gibraltar has issued an alert that gusts of wind could reach 46 km / h Monday in the middle of the day.
A dramatic video shows a British Airways plane that is struggling to land in Gibraltar Monday in windy conditions. An amateur video filmed from the ground and inside the Airbus A320 shows the aircraft swaying from one side to the other.
According to FlightAware.com, British Airways Flight 492 took off from London Heathrow Airport at 8:25 am on Monday and was scheduled to land at 12:10 pm in Gibraltar. However, the flight eventually drifted to Malaga, Spain, about 80 miles northeast.
According to the tracking data, the Airbus A320 went from an altitude of 40,000 feet to 300 feet before the pilots decided to turn away.
The port authority of Gibraltar has issued an alert that gusts of wind could reach 46 km / h Monday in the middle of the day.
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No injury related to the incident has been reported.
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Previous Rank: 24
Why is it great: Hong Kong Airlines has experienced impressive growth over the past two years. Not only has the global network been rapidly developed, but the carrier has also been working to improve service and products. Hong Kong Airlines is a subsidiary of Chinese group HNA.
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19. KLM
Previous Rank: 22
Why is it greatRoyal Dutch KLM is considered the oldest airline in the world. Based at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, KLM is famous for its bright blue figurines and alcohol bottles from Dutch homes. The airline represents half of the Franco-Dutch conglomerate Air France-KLM.
KLM also won the prize for the best business class seat in Europe.
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18. Turkish Airlines
Previous Rank: 12
Why is it greatTurkish Airlines is the national airline of Turkey and its main hub is located at Ataturk Airport of Istanbul. The airline, with its ability to serve more than 100 countries and more than 200 cities around the world, hopes to make its national base a global transit hub.
Although the political unrest and security issues have complicated the life of Turkish Airlines, the high quality service of this carrier and the product offering remain unchanged.
Turkish is a member of Star Alliance and has won the Skytrax Award for Best Airline in Europe six years in a row before losing the title to Lufthansa last year.
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17. Air New Zealand
Previous Rank: 19
Why is it great: In 2018, Air New Zealand has recovered the best economy class in the world and the world's best economic seat from its Australian rival Qantas, the Kiwi carrier remains one of the best long-haul carriers in the industry.
In economy class, families can opt for the innovative Skycouch airline, which transforms a three-seat bank into a neutral business zone.
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16. Austrian Airlines
Previous Rank: 17
Why is it great: Austrian Airlines overcame a series of labor disputes in recent years, with a high and intact level of service. In 2018, the Lufthansa-owned carrier once again won the award for the best air service for air personnel in Europe. The Austrian airline has a newly refurbished Boeing 767-300ER long haul fleet and 777-200 jets coming out of its Vienna base.
Members of the airlines that have benefited from savings have achieved excellent ratings for the quality of its service, as well as for the wealth of its dining and entertainment options on board.
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15. Etihad Airways
Previous Rank: 8
Why is it great: Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Its Airbus and Boeing fleets serve a hundred destinations. The airline has become famous for its flats flying Residence, as well as for its sumptuous first class and business class suites.
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14. China Southern Airways
Previous Rank: 23
Why is it great: Even though Air China and China Eastern could attract more attention, China Southern is actually the biggest airline in the middle kingdom.
The Guangzhou-based airline also won Best Airline, Best First Class in China and Best First Class Show in China.
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13. Japan Airlines
Previous Rank: 16
Why is it great: The Japanese airline is one of the most respected airlines in the world. Skytrax's critics praised Japan's second-largest airline for its attentive service, well-coordinated ground staff and comfortable cabin.
For 2018, Japan Airlines once again won the award for the best air seat in economy class.
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12. Swiss International Air Lines
Previous Rank: 14
Why is it great: Swiss International Air Lines was born in 2002 from the remains of the current Swissair and is now part of the Lufthansa family. In 2016, the Basel-based carrier became the first in the world to operate the next-generation Bombardier C-Series airliner.
Although some passengers found the economy seating comfort insufficient, most congratulated the cabin crew for its friendly service and the airline for its wide assortment of free adult drinks.
Plus, free Swiss chocolate is still a fan favorite.
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11. Qantas
Previous Rank: 15
Why is it great: Despite fierce competition from Virgin Australia, Qantas has experienced a renaissance in the last two years. The airline has been praised for its excellent customer service and in-flight entertainment. And then there is the Qantas business card – it has a deadly safety record in the era of jet aircraft.
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10. Thai Airways
Previous Rank: 11
Why is it great: Thai Airways has long been a leader in quality service. It is therefore not surprising to find the Thai national carrier at the top of the list. Although its most advertised products are its professional and first class services, the airmen also found that its economic seats were of high quality.
Skytrax's economy-class pilots also emphasized the crew's friendly behavior and delicious dining options.
In 2018, Thai Airways again won the world's best economy class award, the world's best catering service, and the airline's best spa facilities.
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9. Garuda Indonesia
Previous Rank: ten
Why is it greatGaruda Indonesia has seen a dramatic turnaround in recent years. The Indonesian national company has taken important measures of fleet renewal and service improvement to regain the confidence of passengers and security authorities.
Economy travelers were delighted by the comfortable seating and choice of Southeast Asian cuisine.
In 2018, Garuda's flight attendants won the world's best cabin crew award for the third year in a row.
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8. Hainan Airlines
Previous Rank: 9
Why is it greatFounded in 1993, Hainan is the only Chinese airline to hold the coveted Skytrax five-star rating. In the space of four years, the airline has gone from the 22nd to the 10th place. With a brand new fleet of more than 160 Boeing and Airbus aircraft, Hainan is growing rapidly in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Skytrax's critics praised the airline for its attentive service and quality business class accommodations.
Hainan also won the best airline award in China and the best cabin crew in China.
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7. Lufthansa
Previous Rank: 7
Why is it great: Europe's largest airline has climbed into the top 10 in the last two years. Customers congratulated Lufthansa for its outstanding service and the overall quality of its products.
Most of Lufthansa's long-haul flights are good, but to get the best results, it would be wise to aim for the new super jumbo A380s and 748-8 jumbo intercontinental jets in the fleet.
In addition to the top 10, the German airline also won the best airline award in Europe and the best business class in Europe.
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6. Cathay Pacific Airways
Previous Rank: 5
Why is it great: Although Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific lost ground over last year, the airline still remains one of the most respected carriers in the Pacific region. With a fleet of Boeing 777-300ER long haul aircraft and a business strategy focused on high-frequency flight offerings, Cathay is one of Asia's finest flight experiences.
Skytrax reviewers rated the company as high on seat comfort, service quality and in-flight entertainment.
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5. EVA Air
Previous Rank: 6
Why is it great: The Taiwanese EVA Air (pronounced ee-vee-ay) was founded in 1989 and is an offshoot of global container shipping giant Evergreen. The Taipei-based carrier has experienced phenomenal growth over the past two decades and now operates a large fleet of Airbus and Boeing jets. The airline is behind the pioneers of the premium economy cabin.
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4. Emirates
Previous Rank: 4
Why is it great: Over the past 30 years, the Emirates of Dubai have become one of the largest long-haul carriers in the world. Operating almost exclusively through its Dubai International Airport, its carrier has the world's largest fleet of Airbus A380 super-jumbos and Boeing 777 wide-body aircraft.
Emirates' state-of-the-art flight entertainment system includes a wide range of music and video-on-demand options, and even allows live TV and sports events on its aircraft equipped with the ice entertainment system. In fact, Emirates has won Skytrax's Best Flight Entertainment Award for the 14th consecutive year.
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3. All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Previous Rank: 3
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ANA also won the award for Best Air Staff in Asia and Best Cabin Crew in Japan.
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2. Qatar Airways
Previous Rank: 1
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The Doha-based airline has been praised by critics for its comfortable seating and in-flight entertainment. In fact, the airline has the second best in-flight entertainment system and economy class in the world. The airline connects more than 150 destinations worldwide and expands its fleet to include the latest generation of long-haul airliners, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. and Airbus A350.
Qatar has also won the Middle East Best Airline Award, the Best Business Class in the World and the Best First Class Lounge.
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1. Singapore Airlines
Previous Rank: 2
Why is it great: Singapore's exceptional service is a very enjoyable course in which flight attendants are trained to treat customers with extreme care and respect. Personal TVs with plenty of entertainment options and warm towels served before takeoff are just some of the benefits of the economy.
The base of the company at Changi International Airport is one of the finest facilities in the world and has been designated by Skytrax as the best airport in the world for five years.
The airline has also won the best airline award in Asia, the best world class and the best airline in the world.
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British Airways was not immediately available for comment.
However, the airline told CNN in a statement that "at no time was there a security risk".
The airline added that "because of strong winds in the Gibraltar region, our pilots have decided to land in Malaga, Spain, as a precaution."
The aircraft involved in the incident is an Airbus A320, one of more than 70 of British Airways' fleet. The A320 is a narrow-body, medium-fuselage airliner. The British Airways A320s are configured to carry between 144 and 171 passengers, according to Seatguru.com.
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