EasyJet flight from Cyprus to UK forced to make emergency landing after ‘smoke smell' on board
AN EASYJET flight to the UK has been forced to make an emergency landing after passengers smelt smoke on board.
The plane was heading to Bristol Airport after taking off from Cyprus on Saturday night.
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