England’s World Cup Victory Announced to Pilots via ACARS

England’s 2-1 victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-final, which secured the team a place in the semi-finals, was also relayed to British Airways pilots in the air via ACARS.

➡️ A message sent to the cockpit display of a Boeing 777 read: “Attention all aircraft, England have won 2-1. It’s coming home.” The update was transmitted to flight crews by the British Airways Operations Control Centre.

➡️ Following the victory, England advanced to the World Cup semi-finals, where they will face Argentina.