A United Airlines flight operating between Edinburgh and Chicago is currently on diversion to Dublin.

United Airlines flight UA119, a Boeing 757-200 operating from Edinburgh to Chicago initiated the diversion south to Dublin whilst on the overwater transit leg.

According to the online source Shaun’s Aviation, the flight initiated the diversion due to hydraulic issues. The flight has not transmitted transponder code 7700 and is currently operating under a normal squawk code.

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