Diverted flight lands safely at Glasgow Airport

An American Airlines plane has made an emergency landing after diverting to Glasgow Airport.

The plane was travelling from Frankfurt in Germany to Dallas in the US when it experienced problems.

It diverted and landed safely just after midday.

Emergency services attended as a precaution but the aircraft landed safely.

A Glasgow Airport spokesman said: "At approximately 12.05pm, Flight AA71 operated by American Airlines travelling from Frankfurt to Dallas diverted to Glasgow Airport.

"The aircraft landed safely and was met on arrival by emergency services as a precautionary measure.}

"Glasgow Airport remained open and operational throughout.''