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STV News
12 hours ago
- General
- STV News
EasyJet flight declares mid-air emergency after 'bird strike'
An easyJet flight bound for Edinburgh declared a mid-air emergency after a bird strike. Passengers on flight EZY3294 from Geneva on Sunday were diverted back to the airport shortly after take-off after the plane hit a bird. The flight left around 6pm and flight data showed the plane making loops around the vicinity of the runway before landing again 40 minutes later. The airline said the bird strike led to a default on the aircraft that 'could not be resolved'. An easyJet notice to passengers read: 'We're sorry that your flight has been cancelled. 'This is due to a bird strike that led to an aircraft default that could not be resolved. 'We understand that this will be disappointing news and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to make new plans, so here's everything you need to know about what to do next.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Edinburgh Live
13 hours ago
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh easyJet flight declares mid-air emergency following 'bird strike'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh-bound easyJet flight declared an emergency shortly after take-off due to a "bird strike." Flight EZY3294 departed Geneva Airport in Switzerland shortly after 6pm on Sunday, June 15, before flight data confirmed it issued a squawk 7700 code - indicating a general emergency. The flight circled around just outside Geneva and returned to the Swiss city airport before being cancelled by the airline. Flight information on easyJet's online tracker confirmed the jet struck a bird which led an an aircraft default that 'could not be resolved', with a replacement flight yet to be confirmed according to FlightRadar24. The airline wrote: "We're sorry that your flight has been cancelled. This is due to a bird strike that led to an aircraft default that could not be resolved. "We understand that this will be disappointing news and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to make new plans, so here's everything you need to know about what to do next. "The disruption to your flight is outside of our control and is considered to be an extraordinary circumstance." It is understood passengers were given the option to select a new flight for free, request an easyJet voucher for the full value of the ticket or request a refund. EasyJet has been approached for comment.
