On July 3, 2023, an easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Dalaman, Turkey, declared an emergency and returned to Gatwick shortly after takeoff. The flight, which was carrying 192 passengers, landed safely at Gatwick at around 16:28 BST. The reason for the emergency was not immediately clear, but easyJet said that the flight crew "declared a medical emergency". The airline said that the aircraft was "immediately met by medical professionals" on landing.
Passengers on the flight took to social media to share their experiences. Some said that they were "scared" when the flight crew announced the emergency, while others said that they were "relieved" when the plane landed safely. One passenger, who identified herself as Emma, tweeted: "Just landed safely at Gatwick after an emergency landing. A very scary experience but the crew were amazing."
Another passenger, who identified himself as John, tweeted: "Thankful to be on the ground after an emergency landing at Gatwick. The crew was calm and professional, and the passengers were very understanding." easyJet has not yet released any further details about the emergency, but the airline said that it is "investigating the matter". The emergency landing of an easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Dalaman was a scary experience for passengers, but the crew handled the situation professionally and the plane landed safely. easyJet is investigating the matter, and it is likely that more details will be released in the coming days.
If you are planning to fly on easyJet, it is important to be aware of the airline's emergency procedures. The airline has a comprehensive guide to emergency procedures on its website, and it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the procedures before you fly. It is also important to remember that emergencies can happen on any flight, regardless of the airline. If you are ever on a flight that declares an emergency, it is important to stay calm and follow the instructions of the crew. In addition to the passengers, there were also six crew members on board the flight. The aircraft involved was an Airbus A321-200, registration G-UZMD. The aircraft was built in 2018 and has been in service with easyJet since then. The flight was scheduled to depart from London Gatwick at 15:35 BST and arrive in Dalaman at 18:35 BST. However, the flight was diverted to Gatwick and landed at 16:28 BST. The passengers on the flight were all taken care of by easyJet staff and were provided with food and drinks. The passengers were also offered the opportunity to rebook their flights to Dalaman. easyJet has apologized to the passengers for the inconvenience caused by the emergency landing. The airline said that the safety of its passengers and crew is its "top priority".