Jet2 flight bound for Scotland declares mid-air medical emergency

Flight LS178 issued a Squawk 7700 code over the Irish Sea as it approached its final destination in Scotland

Jet2 flight bound for Glasgow declares mid-air medical emergencyiStock

A Jet2 flight from Alicante to Glasgow was granted priority landing after declaring a mid-air medical emergency.

Flight LS178 issued a Squawk 7700 code over the Irish Sea as it approached its final destination in Scotland at around 1.40pm on Saturday.

The airline has confirmed that the alarm was issued due to a passenger in need of medical attention onboard.

The crew followed procedure and requested a priority landing at Glasgow Airport.

A Jet2 spokesperson said: “Our crew followed procedure and requested a priority landing due to a customer requiring medical attention.”

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News
Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code

Today's Top Stories

Popular Videos

Latest in North East & Tayside

Trending Now