Glasgow easyJet flight makes emergency landing after mid-air incident
Key Points
- 1easyJet flight U23114 diverted to Dublin, Ireland, due to an onboard medical emergency.
- 2The aircraft issued a squawk signal over Irish airspace, prompting the unscheduled landing.
- 3Medical services met the flight upon arrival in Dublin to attend to the customer.
- 4The flight resumed its journey to Glasgow, Scotland, after the passenger received care.
An easyJet flight bound for Glasgow, Scotland, from Tenerife, Spain, was forced to make an unscheduled emergency landing in Dublin, Ireland, following a mid-air incident. Flight U23114, which departed Tenerife on Saturday night, issued a squawk signal while traversing Irish airspace, indicating an emergency onboard the aircraft. This immediate diversion underscored the airline's commitment to passenger safety protocols.
The incident was confirmed by easyJet as a medical emergency involving a customer requiring urgent attention. The aircraft landed at Dublin Airport approximately four hours and 19 minutes after its departure from Tenerife. Emergency medical services were on standby at the tarmac in Dublin to meet the flight and provide immediate care to the affected passenger.
Following the successful medical intervention and ensuring the well-being of the customer, the easyJet flight subsequently departed Dublin and continued its journey to Glasgow, landing at its final destination in the early hours of Sunday morning. An easyJet spokesperson reiterated that the safety and well-being of its customers and crew remain the airline's highest priority during such operational disruptions.
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