A GLASGOW-BOUND flight has been forced into an emergency landing after an incident on board.
The Jet2 flight EXS3TH was flying from Palma de Mallorca on Wednesday when the crew issued a Squawk 7700.
This code is used to communicate on-flight emergencies and, depending on the nature and severity of the situation, crews may conduct checks before formally declaring an emergency.
Satellite images on plane-tracking apps show the plane turning east at Bolton and heading towards Manchester Airport.
#realadsb Type: #B738 Tail: #GJZHT Callsign: #EXS3TH Icao: #4070E7 #squawk7700 • 45mi West of #EGCN Doncaster Sheffield, UK • pic.twitter.com/unxdhjkF0Z
— Nikolay Klimchuk (@klimchuk) May 10, 2023
Looks like EXS3TH is diverting straight into Manchester Airport.. #AvGeek #aviation #ManchesterAirport pic.twitter.com/KpgR37DdvE
— Lewis (@DarkSnipers117) May 10, 2023
The airline confirmed that a passenger had experienced a medical episode.
A Jet2 spokesperson said: "The aircraft diverted to Manchester Airport due to a customer requiring medical attention."
Manchester Airport has been contacted for comment.
