An EasyJet flight from Hurghada, Egypt, to Manchester was diverted to Athens, Greece, after the pilot suddenly collapsed en route. Passengers reported hearing screams and requests for medical assistance before crew members confirmed the pilot was seeking medical attention. The co-pilot safely landed the plane in Athens where paramedics met them. EasyJet apologized for the inconvenience caused by the emergency landing and overnight delay.
Passengers were rattled during a recent international flight after an England-bound plane made an emergency stop in Greece over the weekend, citing a "medical emergency."EasyJet, a low-cost airline based in the United Kingdom, was operating a flight from Hurghada, Egypt, to Manchester on Feb. 8, when the plane's pilot suddenly collapsed en route.A passenger told the Manchester Evening News that the pilot collapsed around two hours into the flight.
"EasyJet confirmed the incident in a statement to People, noting that the co-pilot was able to divert the flight and land safely in Athens."The first officer performed a routine landing in accordance with standard operating procedures and the aircraft was met by paramedics on arrival in Athens," the spokesperson confirmed.
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