Ryanair flight FR5448, traveling from Seville, Spain, to Nantes, France, on Monday was forced to divert mid-air after the runway at Nantes Airport closed without warning. The aircraft, which departed Seville at 5:25 PM local time, was scheduled to land in Nantes at 7:10 PM but instead was redirected to Brest Bretagne Airport.
Details of the Diversion
The flight crew altered course following the unexpected closure of the Nantes runway, according to the airline. After two hours and 40 minutes in the air, the plane landed safely in Brest, where priority handling was arranged to ensure a smooth arrival. Passengers remained on board before departing again for Nantes at 11:10 PM local time.
Fuel Status Confirmed Within Regulations
Reports suggested the flight experienced a fuel emergency during the diversion, but Ryanair confirmed that fuel levels remained above final reserve fuel and in compliance with all regulatory requirements. A Ryanair spokesperson stated: "This flight from Seville to Nantes (6 Jul) diverted to Brest following the unexpected closure of Nantes Airport's runway. As a result of the diversion, the flight crew requested priority handling into Brest to facilitate a timely arrival. The aircraft landed safely with fuel levels remaining above final reserve fuel and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Passengers remained onboard the aircraft and departed for Nantes at 23:10 local time."
