A Jet2 flight declared an emergency over the UK after one of its pilots became unwell mid-flight. The aircraft, operating as Flight LS980 from Lanzarote, was en route to Manchester Airport when the crew issued a Squawk 7700 alert approximately 25 minutes before landing.
The Airbus A321 had departed the Canary Islands at 3:45 PM GMT on Tuesday and was descending into Manchester when the pilot notified Air Traffic Control of a medical incapacitation. The aircraft received priority clearance and landed safely at Manchester Airport at 8:14 PM GMT.
Upon arrival, medical personnel attended to the unwell pilot. Details regarding the pilot's condition have not been disclosed. The incident occurred on the same day as another medical emergency involving a Delta Air Lines flight over UK airspace.
Delta Flight DL234, an Airbus A330 en route from New York JFK to Tel Aviv, declared an emergency early Tuesday morning due to a serious medical emergency affecting a passenger. The aircraft diverted to Dublin Airport, executing a heavyweight landing due to substantial fuel reserves. Paramedics were on standby and transported the passenger to a local hospital.
