British Airways Chicago flight declares mid-air emergency over Ireland after steep descent

British Airways flight BA295 from London to Chicago declared an emergency over Ireland on Monday.

The aircraft transmitted the international emergency code 7700 during the flight.

The flight descended rapidly to 9,000 feet, with reports indicating a steep 28,000-foot descent.

The cause of the emergency has not yet been confirmed.

Transatlantic passengers flying between London and Chicago faced an emergency descent, with the cause not yet confirmed.