An EasyJet flight was forced into an emergency landing just moments after takeoff from Glasgow Airport on Sunday.
The aircraft travelling from the Scottish city to Jersey was compelled to return after a crew member sustained injuries when the plane encountered turbulence.
Flight EZY439 had been scheduled to depart at approximately 12pm on March 29, bound for the Channel Island destination.
However, just minutes into the journey, an emergency was declared following the turbulence incident that left the cabin crew member requiring medical attention.
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The aircraft promptly turned back towards Glasgow, cutting short what should have been a routine flight to Jersey, the Daily Record reports.
EasyJet confirmed the unscheduled return was necessitated by the crew member's need for medical assistance, describing the situation as an "extraordinary circumstance" beyond the airline's control.
The passenger jet touched down safely at Glasgow Airport at around 12.37pm, having originally been due to arrive in Jersey at approximately 1.25pm.
Medical personnel were waiting on the tarmac to attend to the injured crew member when the aircraft landed.
The rearranged flight ultimately reached Jersey at 6.33pm, which was five hours later than originally planned.
| GETTYPassengers faced a lengthy wait before they could resume their travels, with the service eventually rescheduled for departure at around 5.15pm that same afternoon.
The rearranged flight ultimately reached Jersey at 6.33pm, meaning travellers arrived at their destination roughly five hours later than originally planned.
The airline categorised the incident as falling outside its control, acknowledging the significant disruption caused to those on board whilst maintaining that proper safety protocols had been followed throughout the emergency.
A spokesman for EasyJet said: "Flight EZY439 from Glasgow to Jersey on 29 March returned to Glasgow due to a cabin crew member requiring medical assistance.
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The aircraft safely landed in Glasgow and the unwell staff member was tended to
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"The flight landed normally in Glasgow and was met by medical services on the ground.
Customers continued their journey to Jersey later that afternoon, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
"The safety and wellbeing of customers and crew is always easyJet's highest priority."
The airline's response emphasised while the disruption was regrettable, ensuring the welfare of both passengers and staff remained paramount in their decision-making.
No further details have been released regarding the nature or severity of the crew member's injuries, nor their current condition following the incident.
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