United Airlines Flight Aborts Landing at Heathrow After Mid-Air Emergency

A United Airlines flight was forced to abort its landing at London Heathrow Airport on February 16, 2026, after declaring a mid-air emergency. The flight, UA3907, was en route from Munich, Germany, to Newark Airport in the United States when the incident occurred.

Details of the Incident

Flight radar maps show the aircraft suddenly changed course over the Atlantic Ocean, signaling an emergency that prompted the diversion to Heathrow as reported by The Mirror.

United Airlines at Heathrow

United Airlines operates numerous daily flights to and from London Heathrow Airport, connecting passengers to major US cities including Chicago, Denver, Dulles, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, and San Francisco according to Airport London Heathrow.

Contact Information for United Airlines at Heathrow

Passengers seeking assistance can contact United Airlines at the following:

• Reservation: 0845 844 4777
• Customer Service: 0845 844 4777
• Special Assistance: 0845 844 4777
• Website: united.com

About United Airlines

Founded in 1926 as Varney Air Lines, United Airlines has a rich history. In 1934, the airline was renamed United. A significant merger occurred in 2010 when United combined with Continental Airlines, another airline originally established by Walter Varney as detailed on Heathrow’s website.

Lounges at Heathrow Terminal 2

United Airlines offers two lounges at Heathrow Terminal 2:

• United Club Lounge (After Security) – Open 06:00 – 22:00
• United Arrivals Lounge (Arrivals) – Open 06:00 – 14:00

Access to these lounges is invitation-only.