EasyJet flight U2415 from Glasgow to Southampton declared a mid-air emergency and diverted to Liverpool John Lennon Airport on Sunday, October 18. The Airbus A319 landed safely shortly before 9.10am after issuing the emergency squawk code 7700 around 25 minutes into the flight.
Emergency declared over Lancashire
The flight departed Glasgow Airport at 8.25am and was due to arrive at Southampton Airport at around 9.25am. According to flight tracking app FlightRadar24, the plane was travelling south at around 24,000ft over Lancashire in northwest England when the emergency code was issued.
The aircraft then circled above Liverpool as it descended to land. The reason for the emergency and the diversion is currently unknown.
Flight schedule and response
The flight departed around 20 minutes later than scheduled but was still due to arrive at Southampton on time. Following the diversion, the flight was expected to leave Liverpool at around 10.50am to continue to Southampton, arriving at around 11.30am.
Emergency response squawking 7700 means a general emergency has been declared, covering scenarios including technical or medical emergencies. The procedure allows air traffic controllers and ground crews to respond effectively. EasyJet was contacted for comment.
