Air France has issued an apology after its flight AF291, a Boeing 777-200 with the registration F-GSPY, flying from Osaka/Kansai to Paris/Charles de Gaulle on April 24, was forced to make an emergency landing in Baku, Azerbaijan, due to technical issues.
The flight, which left Osaka/Kansai at 11:26 AM, had to land in Baku at 4:37 PM on the same day after an unusual odor was detected onboard. Passengers were required to stay in a restricted area due to difficulties obtaining visas. Their stay in the restricted area lasted for approximately 29 hours.
A relief aircraft with the registration F-GSPJ was sent from Paris, and after the crew’s rest, it departed Baku at 9:45 PM the next day, with an arrival in Paris projected for 1:15 AM the day after that.
Air France stated, “We regret any inconvenience caused by this incident and wish to reiterate our commitment to prioritizing the safety of our customers and crew members.”
