Emergency Landing of Air France A318 at Paris CDG Airport

In a recent incident, an Air France A318 made an emergency landing at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) following a cabin pressure malfunction. The Airbus A318-111, identified as F-GUGR, was slated to fly as Flight AF 1448 from CDG to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) on January 3, 2025. Taking off at around 9:00 PM local time, the aircraft encountered a cabin pressure issue just 45 minutes into the flight, prompting the crew to declare an emergency.

As a safety measure, oxygen was provided in the cabin manually as the automatic deployment altitude for masks had not been reached prior to the incident. Video footage circulating on social media captured the tense moments as passengers donned oxygen masks following the pressurization problem.

Following established emergency protocols, the flight crew swiftly descended the aircraft to 8,000 feet and safely landed back at CDG Airport around 10:12 PM local time, averting any potential dangers. Subsequently, both the original flight and its return journey from BCN to CDG were canceled to allow for comprehensive technical assessments of the aircraft.

Air France acknowledged the incident and reassured the public of its crews’ regular training to handle such scenarios following manufacturer-approved procedures. In a statement, the airline stated, “Air France crews are trained regularly to manage this type of situation in accordance with the manufacturer’s procedures.” Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and all affected passengers were accommodated on alternative flights to complete their journey to Barcelona.

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