Birmingham Airport lift drops, delays Lanzarote flight
A lift carrying airline crew at Birmingham Airport dropped several floors, causing a staff member to feel unwell and delaying a flight to Lanzarote. An investigation is underway.
A lift carrying airline crew at Birmingham Airport dropped several floors, causing a staff member to feel unwell and delaying a flight to Lanzarote. An investigation is underway.
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