Air France flight AF349, a Boeing 777-200ER, departed from Montreal, Canada, bound for Paris, France, on July 30, 2024, at approximately 23:17 EDT. The flight, which had been airborne for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, declared an emergency and diverted to St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. The flight, operated by a Boeing 777-200ER with registration F-GSPQ, had taken off from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and was en route to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). However, the crew declared an emergency and diverted to St. John's International Airport (YYT) for reasons that have not yet been disclosed.
Flight tracking data showed that the aircraft squawked 7700, indicating an emergency situation on board. Squawk 7700 is a code used by pilots to declare an emergency and is typically used when there is a serious situation that requires immediate assistance.
Air France has not yet released an official statement regarding the nature of the emergency or the condition of the passengers and crew on board. However, reports indicated that the reason for diversion was due to a 'Medical Emergency'.
As the situation develops, Air France is expected to provide updates on the status of the flight and the well-being of those on board. Passengers and their families are advised to stay tuned to official airline channels and local media for the latest information on the incident.