emirates flight ek225 diversion

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An Emirates flight EK225 from Dubai to San Francisco was diverted to London due to a medical emergency onboard.

Emirates flight EK225, operating an A380 aircraft from Dubai to San Francisco, was forced to divert its route over northern Russia because of a medical emergency involving a passenger. The diversion added approximately five hours to the flight, requiring the plane to land in London instead of its intended destination. Emirates provided accommodations to affected passengers while the emergency situation was addressed.