{"id":43173,"date":"2025-02-10T07:49:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T12:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/passenger-jet-forced-to-make-diverted-landing-after-pilot-reportedly-collapses-amid-mid-air-medical-emergency\/10\/02\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-02-10T07:49:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T12:49:33","slug":"passenger-jet-forced-to-make-diverted-landing-after-pilot-reportedly-collapses-amid-mid-air-medical-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/passenger-jet-forced-to-make-diverted-landing-after-pilot-reportedly-collapses-amid-mid-air-medical-emergency\/10\/02\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Passenger Jet Forced to Make Diverted Landing After Pilot Reportedly Collapses amid Mid-Air &#8216;Medical Emergency&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyjet.com\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:EasyJet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">EasyJet<\/a> flight heading to England was forced to make an emergency landing in Greece after the pilot reportedly collapsed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/airline-travel\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:aircraft;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">aircraft<\/a> was traveling from Hurghada, Egypt to Manchester, England, when the pilot suffered a \u201cmedical emergency\u201d on Saturday, Feb. 8, a spokesperson for EasyJet said in a statement to PEOPLE. The co-pilot was forced to divert and land the plane in Athens, Greece.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cEasyJet can confirm that flight EZY2252 from Hurghada to Manchester on 8 February was diverted to Athens due\u00a0to the captain requiring medical assistance,&#8221; the company said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The first officer performed a routine landing in accordance with standard operating procedures and the aircraft was met by paramedics on arrival in Athens,&#8221; the statement continued.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The flight was \u201cdelayed overnight\u201d and passengers were placed in hotel rooms before taking off the &#8220;next day,&#8221; according to the statement. &#8220;We did all possible to minimize the impact of the disruption and arranged hotel rooms and meals where available,&#8221; the spokesperson added.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p> Chris Ratcliffe\/Bloomberg via Getty<\/p>\n<p> An EasyJet Plc passenger aircraft<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/passenger-lands-plane-after-pilot-has-fatal-medical-emergency-8629499\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Passenger Lands Private Plane After Duke Professor Piloting Aircraft Has Fatal Medical Emergency;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Passenger Lands Private Plane After Duke Professor Piloting Aircraft Has Fatal Medical Emergency<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe would like to apologize to passengers for the inconvenience caused and thank them for their patience and understanding,\u201d the spokesperson concluded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One passenger recalled noticing \u201csomething was wrong\u201d two hours into the flight as the cabin crew \u201crush[ed] to the front of the plane where a man had collapsed,\u201d the U.K. outlet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/greater-manchester-news\/easyjet-flight-manchester-airport-makes-30966293\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Manchester Evening News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Manchester Evening News<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">They told the outlet, &#8220;At first we thought this may of been a passenger as nothing much was being said other than the screams asking if anyone is medically trained, where a few passengers got up and assisted the cabin crew.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The passenger reportedly said a screen then went up to block the view of the front of the plane.\u00a0\u00a0<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Historic England Archive\/Heritage Images via Getty Manchester Airport in England\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/k9TCKCJe2lIoigyGPHD1kQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/e5c05702646237b7c024032ef3477f83\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Historic England Archive\/Heritage Images via Getty<\/p>\n<p> Manchester Airport in England<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/human-interest\/pilot-has-miraculous-recovery-after-health-emergency-led-to-passenger-landing-plane\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pilot Has 'Miraculous' Recovery After Health Emergency Led to Passenger Landing Plane: 'Truly Amazing';elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pilot Has &#8216;Miraculous&#8217; Recovery After Health Emergency Led to Passenger Landing Plane: &#8216;Truly Amazing&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for<a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\u00a0PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\u00a0PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Passengers started to panic after the cabin crew told them in a call that the captain was \u201cseeking medical attention\u201d after falling \u201cunwell,\u201d the passenger told Manchester Evening News.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The passenger also recalled having a \u201crough and scary\u201d landing, telling the outlet, &#8220;We started to panic. I got upset once I felt how rocky and rough the landing was and started to panic thinking it was the end. Another passenger began to have a panic attack and was given an oxygen mask to help.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">They shared that the passengers and cabin crew praised the co-pilot for landing safely and that, after arriving at the airport, some passengers slept on the floor as they waited for a free coach while others paid their own way back home.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/pilot-medical-emergency-forces-plane-to-make-diverted-landing-8788754\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/passenger-jet-forced-diverted-landing-122617168.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An EasyJet flight heading to England was forced to make an emergency landing in Greece after the pilot reportedly collapsed. 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