A Jet2 flight departing from Manchester Airport was diverted to London Gatwick on Sunday evening following reports of a mid-air emergency. The service, bound for Reus in Catalonia, Spain, was forced to alter its course while flying over the south coast and the English Channel, eventually touching down at Gatwick at approximately 4 PM local time.
The exact reason behind the diversion has not yet been confirmed by officials, though initial reports indicate that it was prompted by a mid-air emergency. Flight tracking data from FlightRadar24 shows that the aircraft, a Boeing 737, initially headed south from Manchester, passing over Cheshire, Birmingham, and Reading before reaching the coastline near Brighton. Upon crossing the English Channel, the plane was redirected, banking northwards over the High Weald and proceeding towards London Gatwick.
Details Remain Unconfirmed
No further details regarding the nature of the emergency have been released. Jet2 has been contacted for an official statement, but as of now, the airline has not provided additional information. Passengers on board were reportedly disembarked at Gatwick, and alternative arrangements are being made for their onward journey to Reus.
The diversion caused some disruption at Gatwick, but airport operations have since returned to normal. Authorities are expected to investigate the incident to determine the cause of the emergency.
