An easyJet flight traveling from Manchester to Copenhagen had to divert urgently due to an onboard incident. The flight departed around 7 pm and declared an emergency about 30 minutes later. The Airbus A320, with a capacity of up to 180 passengers, redirected to Newcastle as a passenger needed immediate medical attention.
Flight EZY2237 landed at Newcastle after 8 pm, where the passenger received medical assistance upon arrival. An easyJet spokesperson informed Manchester Evening News that the flight diverted to Newcastle due to a passenger requiring urgent medical care. After the medical handover, the aircraft resumed its journey to Copenhagen, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of passengers and crew.
Following the passenger’s transfer to medical services, the plane departed from Newcastle before 10:15 pm and arrived in Copenhagen at 12:30 am local time.
