Ryanair has confirmed that a flight from Bristol Airport was diverted today after a passenger "became ill" while on board. The plane was on its journey towards Valencia when a passenger became unwell, and the flight had to land at Bordeaux.
The aircraft landed safely, and the passenger was assessed and had to leave the plane for medical treatment, according to the airline. The RYR69LH flight had been due to leave at 6.35am but did not leave until 7.04am.
It was due to arrive in Valencia at 9.50am, but Ryanair said that there were delays of around two hours. A spokesperson for the company said: "This flight from Bristol to Valencia (03 June) diverted to Bordeaux after a passenger became ill on board.
