Fire engines race to meet easyJet flight in Manchester as passengers taken off flight

The easyJet flight was due to depart the airport for Dalaman in Turkey when the pilot reported the smell of fumes in the cockpit

Passengers were forced to disembark their easyJet flight to Turkey after the pilot reported smelling fumes in the cockpit, sparking a large emergency response

Flight EZY 9143 was due to depart from Manchester to Dalaman in Turkey at 5.30pm on Thursday, August 20, 2026, before a technical issue led to fire crews attending as a precaution

Passengers are being put up in hotels for the night after the flight was cancelled

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An easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Glasgow Airport declared a medical emergency shortly before landing after a passenger fell ill.

AN easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Glasgow Airport had to declare an emergency due to a passenger needing urgent medical assistance ...