Manchester easyJet flight makes 'urgent' diversion shortly after take-off

NewsGreater Manchester NewsManchester AirportThe flight was diverted to Newcastle13:34, 29 Jul 2026Updated 13:35, 29 Jul 2026A flight from Manchester Airport made an 'urgent' diversion amid an incident onboard.‌The easyJet flight took off as normal on Tuesday (July 28) to Copenhagen. But shortly after take-off, the flight had to be diverted to Newcastle.‌The urgent diversion was made due to a passenger 'needing urgent medical attention', easyJet said. The flight was met by emergency services as it landed at Newcastle.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterOnce the passenger was handed into the car of medics, the flight continued on to Copenhagen. A spokesperson for easyJet said: "Flight EZY2237 from Manchester to Copenhagen yesterday diverted t