EasyJet flight from London Gatwick to Scotland declares mid-air passenger emergency

The flight was met by paramedics upon arrival (Image: Martin Shields)

AN easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Glasgow Airport had to declare an emergency due to a passenger needing urgent medical assistance.

Flight EZY861, operated by an Airbus A319, requested priority landing into Glasgow on Monday morning at around 9m after the aircraft’s pilot issued a squawk 7700 code.