Spain easyJet flight forced to return to UK

An easyJet flight has been forced to perform an emergency U-turn just 30 minutes into its journey. The flight, which launched from Manchester Airport and was bound for Alicante took off at 6pm.

However, as the flight reached the English Channel, it turned around, before landing at London Gatwick airport. Holidaymakers onboard the flight were told the plane had to perform the emergency manoeuvre because of 'extraordinary circumstances'. It has since been confirmed that a traveller onboard required urgent medical attention.

An easyJet spokeswoman said: "Flight EZY2033 from Manchester to Alicante on 27 August diverted to Gatwick due to a customer requiring urgent medical attention. The customer was met by medical services and the flight then cont

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