EasyJet flight to Paris diverted due to mid-air emergency

The plane landed at Manchester Airport after the pilot was made aware of a technical issue

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An Edinburgh easyJet flight to Paris was diverted on Saturday due to a mid-air emergency.

The plane landed at Manchester Airport after the pilot was made aware of a technical issue.

Passengers were transferred to a replacement aircraft to continue their journey.

A spokesperson for the airline said: “Flight EZY3211 from Edinburgh to Paris CDG on February 7 diverted to Manchester due to a technical issue.

“The pilot performed a routine landing in Manchester and all passengers were transferred to a replacement aircraft and crew and continued onto their final destination, Paris CDG.

“The safety of our customers and crew is easyJet’s highest priority and easyJet operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all manufacturers’ guidelines.”

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