An easyJet flight to Tenerife had to make a sudden U-turn and return to Gatwick due to a “technical issue”.
The captain of flight EZY8033, which left London airport at 7:26 am and was due to arrive in Tenerife at 11:50, he decided to return to Gatwick “out of an abundance of caution,” easyJet said.
The airline added: “The captain carried out a routine landing in accordance with standard operating procedures and the passengers disembarked normally.
“We are arranging an alternative aircraft to operate the flight to Tenerife and would like to thank customers for their patience and apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
“The safety and well-being of our customers and crew is our highest priority and easyJet operates its aircraft in strict accordance with manufacturer guidelines.”
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The aircraft, which can carry up to 244 passengers, flew about 640 kilometers southwest before turning around over the Bay of Biscay – about 250 kilometers west of the French city of La Rochelle.
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