Table of Contents

  1. Emergency Landing Details
  2. Passenger Experience
  3. Airport Response

PASSENGERS were “evacuated” after a flight was compelled to make an emergency landing at a major UK airport this morning.

The Aer Lingus flight from Barbados was forced to make an unscheduled landing at Manchester Airport, according to reports from dissatisfied passengers on social media.

Manchester airport.The aircraft made an emergency landing at Manchester Airport (stock)Credit: Getty

Reports on social media noted: “The flight from Barbados to Manchester has made an emergency landing and is currently stationary on the runway.”

Images shared online displayed the aircraft on the tarmac, surrounded by emergency vehicles.

A representative for Manchester Airport stated that a “technical issue affecting the hydraulics” had impacted the Aer Lingus flight, as reported by the Mirror.

The spokesperson further mentioned: “There was never any safety concern.

“The plane has landed safely, and the passengers were disembarked on the airfield.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the emergency landing?

The emergency landing was caused by a technical issue affecting the hydraulics of the Aer Lingus flight.

Were there any safety concerns for passengers?

No, there were never any safety concerns for the passengers during the incident.

How were passengers evacuated?

Passengers were disembarked on the airfield after the plane landed safely.