An easyJet flight from Paris to Edinburgh declared a mid-air emergency on Friday evening, with paramedics waiting at the airport to meet the plane upon landing.
Flight EZY3242 departed from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport shortly after 5pm and landed in Edinburgh just before 6.30pm. According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, the pilot issued a squawk code 7700 during descent, indicating a general emergency.
An easyJet spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that the flight was met by paramedics due to a passenger requiring urgent medical assistance. The spokesperson added, 'The well-being of our passengers and crew is always easyJet's highest priority, and our crew are trained to evaluate and respond to medical situations onboard.'
No further details about the passenger's condition have been released.
