40-hour flightmare for passengers stuck 2,300 miles from their destination after a midair emergency

A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350 had to divert due to a medical emergency.

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• A Virgin Atlantic flight diverted halfway through its journey from London to Mumbai.
• The Airbus A350 landed at an airport in Turkey and didn't take off for another 40 hours.
• Passengers spent the first night in the departure lounge before hotels could be arranged.

Airline passengers have been delayed nearly two days after a medical emergency forced an unexpected stopover.