Glasgow Jet2 flight diverted to Edinburgh after taking off
Jet2 flight LS195 departed Glasgow Airport at around 3.57pm on Tuesday, May 27, set for Dalaman.
According to Flight Radar, after the aircraft left Glasgow, it travelled south towards Dumfries before turning east and circling around Peebles.
The plane then headed towards the Scottish capital, where it landed at around 4.20pm.
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At the moment, the exact reason why the aircraft was diverted is unknown.
Edinburgh Live reported that the flight had been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 28.
They reported that Jet2 issued a statement on their website, which read: "Unfortunately, your flight has been delayed until tomorrow (May 28), due to unforeseen operational reasons.
"We're making every effort to get you underway as soon as possible.
"As this means you won't be flying until tomorrow (May 28), we are providing coach transportation back to Glasgow Airport.
"It's rare for our schedules to be disrupted like this.
"Our dedicated Operations teams are working hard behind the scenes at our UK-based HQ, and on behalf of us all, we're sorry again for the inconvenience this delay brings.
"We'll have you on your way as soon as we can."
Jet2 has been contacted for comment.
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