An Aer Lingus flight from Barbados to Manchester made an emergency landing at Manchester Airport on Monday, December 29, following a technical fault. The aircraft, flight EI030, was met by emergency services upon landing as a precaution.
Passengers reported being asked to evacuate the plane on the runway. One traveller shared on social media: "Barbados flight to Manchester has made emergency landing and now sitting on runway."
Aer Lingus confirmed the incident, stating: "Aer Lingus flight EI030 from Barbados to Manchester landed safely in Manchester Airport following a technical issue. Due to the technical issue the aircraft was met by emergency services as a precaution and passengers safely disembarked."
A Manchester Airport spokesperson said the issue was related to the hydraulics. They added: "There was never any concern for safety. They've landed the plane and disembarked the passengers on the airfield."
