ALERT Emirates flight #EK653 to Dubai makes emergency landing in Maldives
EmiratesBoeing 777-300ER flight #EK653 enroute to Dubai returned to Maldives few minutes after take off for an emergency landing in MLE airport with 362 passengers on board.
UPDATE 1958 UTC Emirates #EK653 returned to Male due to suspicion of fire in cargo compartment.
UPDATE 2001 UTC Cargo compartment is under inspection. So far no trace of fire.
UPDATE 2020 UTC Passengers inside departure hall after the emergency landing.