A Jet2 plane en route to Spain had to declare an emergency while flying over the north-west of England. The flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Palma de Mallorca Airport activated a 7700 general emergency alert this morning, as reported by flight tracking data. The emergency signal was issued at 12,875 feet as the aircraft was heading towards Spain.
Flight data from Flightradar24 indicated that the 8 a.m. flight altered its course near Shrewsbury before redirecting back towards Liverpool. Current tracking information suggests that the flight has conducted an unexpected landing at Manchester Airport.
A passenger confirmed that the plane safely landed at Manchester Airport earlier today. They shared with the Liverpool Echo that there was a sudden vibration and increased noise upon takeoff, but it did not cause alarm among passengers. The captain informed passengers of an issue around 15 minutes into the flight. Despite this, everyone remained composed, and the crew handled the situation professionally. The captain provided reassurance throughout the incident.
The passenger mentioned that the aircraft landed without any issues at Manchester Airport, and they anticipate boarding another flight to continue their journey around 11:25 a.m. The Mirror has reached out to Jet2 and Manchester Airport for comments on the situation.
