UK easyJet flight forced to make emergency landing in Liverpool - police surround plane on runway

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Published 9th Aug 2023, 16:42 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2023, 16:43 BST
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An easyJet plane was surrounded by police at Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport after it made an emergency landing.

EasyJet flight EZY3360 was flying from Palma de Mallorca and began to have trouble while flying over North Wales at midday on Tuesday (August 8) when it squawking 7700 to indicate an emergency. The plane managed to land at its intended destination of Liverpool John Lennon Airport but was surrounded by police and firefighters.

According to the airline, the emergency landing happened due to a ‘technical issue’. An easyJet spokesperson said: “EasyJet can confirm that flight EZY3360 from Palma to Liverpool on August 8 was met by emergency services on arrival at Liverpool as a precaution only, due to a technical issue.

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“The captain performed a routine landing in line with procedures and passengers disembarked normally. The safety of its passengers and crew is easyJet’s highest priority and easyJet operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all manufacturers’ guidelines.”

Children aged seven to 12 will be invited to go behind the scenes at easyJet’s training centre for hands-on experience with pilots, and to take the controls of an Airbus A320 flight simulatorChildren aged seven to 12 will be invited to go behind the scenes at easyJet’s training centre for hands-on experience with pilots, and to take the controls of an Airbus A320 flight simulator
Children aged seven to 12 will be invited to go behind the scenes at easyJet’s training centre for hands-on experience with pilots, and to take the controls of an Airbus A320 flight simulator

A spokesperson for the airport said: “As per normal procedures in such situations, our emergency services were in attendance on standby, however the flight landed safely and it has been business as usual here.”

Related topics:EasyJetLiverpoolPoliceProceduresNorth WalesEmergency services

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