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EasyJet flight forced into abrupt U-turn due to ‘extraordinary circumstances’

An easyJet flight heading to Turkey made an emergency landing this morning due to a bird strike, the airline said, as it apologised to passengers for the disruption

An easyJet flight travelling from Liverpool to Antalya in Turkey has been forced to divert to Manchester Airport and make an emergency landing due to “extraordinary circumstances” this morning.

The 7.15am flight, which departed from John Lennon Airport in Liverpool, was due to land in Turkey at 11.40am UK time, but had to U-turn due to a bird strike. Flight tracking data shows the flight left on time, and headed east over Manchester, across the Pennines, and over Lincolnshire before making the U-turn over the water by The Wash near East Anglia.

On FlightRadar, the plane’s status says “Diverted to MAN”. “We’re very sorry that your flight has now been diverted,” easyJet said in a statement to passengers.

“This is due to a bird strike on your aircraft. The disruption to your flight is outside of our control and is considered to be an extraordinary circumstance. Your crew will keep you up to date.” Data shows the plane safely landed in Manchester at 8.23am on Saturday, two hours and 47 minutes early, and 1,948 miles from its intended destination, reports the Manchester Evening News.

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