EasyJet Flight Diverts to Germany Due to 'Technical Issue,' Stranding Passengers

A UK easyJet flight was forced into a dramatic diversion to Germany after a suspected engine failure left holidaymakers stranded mid-journey.

Tourists and families travelling on a packed from to Innsbruck were reportedly waiting for hours after they were warned about safety.

Tourists and families travelling on a packed Airbus were reportedly told there was an engine failure Credit: Getty Tracking data from Flightradar24 shows a descent into Germany around 30 minutes ahead of schedule Credit: Flightradar24

Passengers were thrown off course when the aircraft suddenly altered its descent and landed in instead of its scheduled destination.

Reports say passengers were told on board that one engine and a sensor had failed, sparking concern among those on board.

The aircraft had taken off on time from London read to set off to the Austrian city.

But instead of arriving in Innsbruck at 12:05 as planned, the pilot began an unexpected early descent towards Munich around 30 minutes ahead of schedule, according to tracking data from Flightradar24.

One passenger described scenes of frustration and discomfort as travellers were left waiting on the ground for hours.

“There are many children on board, and of course they don’t like it,” the vacationer said.

After several hours stranded on the tarmac, the pilot told passengers the flight could not continue, according to sources.

The captain reportedly said: “We cannot guarantee 100 percent safety,” before passengers were finally allowed to disembark.

But further chaos followed at Munich Airport, where passengers were left to make their own onward arrangements with no organised to Innsbruck.

There was reportedly no bus or train provided, leaving stranded holidaymakers furious over the lack of assistance.

The passenger later branded the experience “torture”.

An easyJet spokesperson told The Sun: “Flight EZY8695 from London Gatwick to Innsbruck on 4 July diverted to Munich due to a suspected technical issue. The captain performed a routine landing in line with procedures.

“Due to limited coach availability in Munich, we advised customers we will reimburse them for their alternative travel arrangements, and we are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

“The safety of our customers and crew is easyJet’s highest priority and easyJet operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all manufacturers’ guidelines.”

Last month, after a passenger left a phone charging up on a powerbank in her luggage.

The 180 fliers onboard were gripped with panic when the captain said: “There’s something we shouldn’t have in the hold.”

And they knew no more details about the problem until after the flight from Hurghada, Egypt, to made an emergency landing in at 11.30pm on Tuesday.

Then word got round that a woman told a stewardess about her powerbank — and the flight was diverted due to fire risks.

Passengers were put up in or slept in the terminal as the carrier’s next Rome to Luton flight was 2pm on Wednesday.