Jet2 flight diverted after mid-air 'medical emergency' declared
A Jet2 flight which departed from Edinburgh had to divert after declaring a mid-air 'emergency'.
Passengers travelling on Jet2 flight LS3915 from Edinburgh to Rome departed the Scottish capital around 6.50am on Monday morning before the crew issued a 700 squawk code.
After half an hour in the air, the flight diverted and landed at Birmingham Airport.
Jet2 confirmed the flight was diverted due to a passenger requiring medical assistance. FlightRadar24 Flight LS3915 from Edinburgh to Rome diverted to Birmingham this morning FlightRadar24
The aircraft continued on to Rome and landed after 10am.
A spokesperson said: 'We can confirm that flight LS3915 from Edinburgh to Rome diverted to Birmingham on Monday, May 5 due to a customer requiring medical assistance.
'The aircraft subsequently continued its journey to Rome.'
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