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Two EasyJet Flights Diverted in Separate Emergencies on Same Day

One flight was diverted to Gatwick due to a medical emergency, while another was rerouted to Frankfurt after a disruptive passenger caused chaos onboard.

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Overview

  • Flight EZY5521 from Alicante to Manchester made an emergency landing at Gatwick Airport on May 25 due to a passenger requiring urgent medical attention.
  • Emergency services met the Alicante flight upon landing, and plans were made for it to resume its journey to Manchester.
  • Flight EZY2148 from Dalaman to Manchester was diverted to Frankfurt after a disruptive passenger screamed about a bomb and attempted to access safety equipment.
  • Passengers on the Dalaman flight were kept onboard for hours in Frankfurt due to local curfews, with the flight eventually arriving in Manchester later that afternoon.
  • German authorities have launched an investigation into the disruptive incident on the Dalaman flight, which required intervention by passengers and crew to restrain the individual.