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EasyJet flight declares emergency and returns to the UK

An easyJet flight declared an emergency and was forced to return back to the UK after experiencing turbulence. 

The flight set off from Glasgow Airport on Sunday, March 29, around midday and was on route to Jersey. 

But soon after take off, the plane reportedly declared a squawk 7700 which alerted Air Traffic Control of an emergency. 

The aircraft, for flight EZY439, turned around and returned to Glasgow after passing over Galloway just 30 minutes into its journey, according to Flightradar24. 

It was later confirmed that the plane was hit by turbulence soon after setting off, when all passengers were seated, according to the airline. 

The incident resulted in a crew member needing medical assistance, The Herald reports. 

Once the aircraft landed, health services were ready to provide help and the flight was rescheduled. 

A spokesperson for easyJet told the Daily Mail: ‘Flight EZY439 from Glasgow to Jersey on 29 March returned to Glasgow due to a cabin crew member requiring medical assistance.

The flight set off from Glasgow Airport on Sunday, March 29, around midday and was on route to Jersey

‘The flight landed normally in Glasgow and was met by medical services on the ground. Customers continued their journey to Jersey later that afternoon, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

‘The safety and wellbeing of customers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority.’

A squawk 7700 is a general emergency code used for aircraft crew to signal there is a problem on board. 

Another easyJet flight was forced to issue the code during a flight to Spain last month. 

Flight EZY3211 departed from Edinburgh Airport in Scotland on February 3 just after 11.10am.

Its final destination was set to be Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, where landing was planned around 4pm.

However, two hours into the journey a 7700 squawk code was issued.

EasyJet revealed that the aircraft suffered a technical issue.

Soon after take off, the plane reportedly declared a squawk 7700 which alerted Air Traffic Control of an emergency

It was diverted to Porto Airport in Portugal at 1.30pm as a result.

A replacement plane and crew were organised, and the flight continued to its final destination in Fuerteventura.

At the time an easyJet spokesperson said: ‘Flight EZY3211 from Edinburgh to Fuerteventura on 3 February diverted to Porto due to a technical issue.

‘The pilot performed a routine landing in Porto where we provided customers with refreshments in the terminal and arranged for a replacement aircraft and crew to continue the flight to Fuerteventura later that afternoon.

‘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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