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TAP Flight Returns to Gatwick After Reported Galley Fire

A 7700 alert at 4,300 feet prompted a priority return to Gatwick before a delayed continuation to Porto.

Overview

  • TAP Air Portugal flight TP1329 declared a general emergency minutes after takeoff from London Gatwick due to a reported fire in a galley.
  • Flight-tracking shows the Airbus A320 leveled near 4,300 feet, turned tightly south of the airport, and landed back at 9:41am on Sunday.
  • Emergency crews met the aircraft on arrival, and it was directed to a remote stand for inspection by engineers.
  • The flight later departed at 12:20pm and arrived in Porto at 2:22pm, several hours behind the original schedule.
  • Reports rely on AirLive and flight-tracking data, with no detailed official statement included in the coverage.