Water leak from ceiling hits Emirates A380 on Dubai‑Istanbul flight
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- Passengers on Emirates flight EK123 from Dubai to Istanbul experienced water pouring from the cabin ceiling shortly after takeoff on September 17, 2026, as captured in a viral video.
- The Airbus A380 continued to Istanbul after crew relocated passengers from the affected seats, with one passenger describing being soaked like a waterfall and later moved to a seat without an entertainment screen; Emirates said the water resulted from condensation rather than a structural fault.
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