A Jet2 flight bound for Lanzarote was forced to make an emergency landing at Manchester Airport following a suspected bird strike.
Flight LS217 departed from Leeds Bradford Airport on Thursday morning but was diverted to Manchester shortly after takeoff as a precautionary measure, the airline confirmed.
The aircraft landed safely and taxied to stand as normal, with no injuries reported among passengers or crew.
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A Jet2 spokesperson said customers were being transferred onto a replacement aircraft to continue their journey to Lanzarote.
