United flight hits Atlantic turbulence; 16 hospitalized

A United Airlines Boeing 767-300, en route from Houston, Texas to London Heathrow, was diverted to Ireland’s Shannon Airport early on Aug. 31 after hitting turbulence, injuring passengers and crew. United flight UA880, with 207 passengers and 13 crew members on board, was on the overnight service...
Alan Dron

Based in London, Alan is Europe & Middle East correspondent at Air Transport World.

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