OSLO- Doha-based Qatar Airways (QR) flight from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha to Chicago O’Hare Int’l Airport made an emergency landing at Oslo Lufthavn (OSL) on Tuesday (March 4, 2025).

Qatar Airways operates daily flights between Doha and Chicago using the Boeing 777 aircraft.

Qatar Airways Emergency Landing

According to FlightRadar24 data, Qatar Airways flight QR725 took off from Doha at 8:25 AM local time (5:25 AM UTC).

After being airborne for over 7 hours, the cabin crew reported that a 22-year-old lady was having low oxygen and the cabin crew provided external oxygen for her to continue breathing, flagged a X user Antony Ochieng, KE.

Following this, the flight crew decided to divert to a nearby airport. The crew started a descent from 32,000 feet and made a precautionary landing at Oslo at 1:00 PM UTC.

The flight is operated by a 16-year old Boeing 777-300ER, registered as A7-BAE. The flight is expected to depart from Oslo at 15:28 local time.

Similar Incidents

Qatar Airways experienced an emergency diversion on December 25, 2024, during its daily flight from Hamad International Airport, Doha to Paris. The Boeing 777-300ER, registered as A7-BEX, initiated its scheduled journey with takeoff from Doha at 12:39 PM UTC.

Approximately two hours into the flight, the crew declared an emergency due to an unspecified passenger medical issue. Following established aviation protocols, the flight immediately diverted to Erbil Airport, landing safely at 2:44 PM UTC.

The aircraft remained on the ground for over two hours, addressing the medical situation. At 5:12 PM UTC, the flight resumed its journey, ultimately landing in Paris at 9:33 PM UTC after a seven-hour extended flight path.

This incident mirrors a similar medical diversion that occurred in March 2024, when Qatar Airways flight QR806 made an unexpected landing at Kolkata Airport. The Airbus A350-1000, registered as A7-ANO, was en route from Doha to Tokyo Narita when crew members reported a medical emergency.

During the Kolkata incident, the four-year-old A350-1000 departed Doha International Airport at 11:45 PM UTC. After four hours of flight, the crew diverted to Kolkata Airport, landing at 4:15 AM UTC. The aircraft remained grounded for two hours before resuming its journey at 6:10 AM UTC and completing its route to Tokyo Narita at 11:42 AM UTC.

While medical diversions typically present operational challenges for airlines, they underscore the critical importance of passenger safety. In the Kolkata case, the emergency landing unexpectedly provided aviation enthusiasts with a rare opportunity to observe the advanced A350-1000 aircraft, transforming a medical necessity into a noteworthy aviation moment for the airport.

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