An easyJet flight from Glasgow has diverted to Liverpool after declaring a mid-air emergency. Flight U2415 departed Glasgow Airport at 8.25am on Sunday, October 18 bound for Southampton Airport.
Emergency squawk code issued
The Airbus A319 was due to arrive on the South Coast at around 9.25am but was forced to divert to Liverpool John Lennon Airport after declaring an emergency around 25 minutes into the flight. Data from flight tracking app FlightRadar24 shows the plane traveling south at around 24,000ft over Lancashire in north-west England when the emergency squawk code 7700 was issued.
It then circled in the skies above Liverpool as it descended to land in the city. The flight landed safely at shortly before 9.10am.
Reason unknown
The reason for the emergency and the diversion is currently unknown. The flight departed around 20 minutes later than scheduled but was still due to arrive at Southampton on time, reports the Daily Record.
Emergency response squawking 7700 means a general emergency has been declared. It can cover a range of scenarios including a technical or medical emergency. The procedure allows air traffic controllers and ground crews to respond to the emergency in the most effective manner.
Continued journey
Following the diversion, the flight is expected to leave Liverpool at around 10.50am to continue on the way to Southampton where it is due to arrive at around 11.30am. EasyJet has been contacted for comment.
