easyJet flight makes 'urgent' diversion from route shortly after take-off

The easyJet flight took off as normal from Manchester but was diverted to Newcastle Airport due to a passenger needing urgent medical attention

An easyJet flight from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen was forced to make an 'urgent' diversion to Newcastle Airport on Tuesday (July 28) after a passenger required urgent medical attention, according to the airline

The easyJet flight took off from Manchester Airport and was bound for Copenhagen in Denmark - but a passenger emergency meant it had to divert to Newcastle

The easyJet flight from Manchester to Copenhagen was diverted after a passenger required urgent medical attention

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 fli