An overheated pair of headphones are to blame for an emergency landing by SWISS in Bangor, Maine. SWISS Flight's Reason for Diverting to Bangor, Maine ExplainedThe runway at Bangor International Airport was closed on July 27, 2026, after a SWISS flight to LaGuardia reported smoke in their business cabin. As the diverted flight made its way to Bangor, fire crews and rescue personnel waited on the runway for the flight, which ultimately landed safely. On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, SWISS posted a Media release, explaining the reason for the emergency. SWISS Officials Set the Record Straight About Flight Diverted to Bangor, MaineOfficials said in a Media release incorrect information that there was a 'fire in the cockpit' continues to circulate.