A Jet2 aircraft traveling from the UK to Spain encountered an emergency situation when a baby became unwell during the flight. Air traffic controllers prioritized the landing of the flight upon learning that the infant was experiencing breathing difficulties. This incident occurred shortly after a previous incident where a Jet2 flight from Bournemouth to Gran Canaria was diverted to Faro due to reported “smoke in the cabin.”
The emergency on the Jet2 flight with the identifier EXS2V from London Stansted to Tenerife South was confirmed by Spanish air traffic controllers just before its arrival. The crew requested priority assistance for the baby with respiratory issues. The controllers coordinated with ground medical services at the airport to ensure prompt medical attention for the child.
The plane successfully landed ahead of schedule around 2:20 pm on the day of the incident. Details regarding the baby’s condition upon landing and whether the child was taken to the hospital were not immediately available. The previous incident involving the Jet2 flight from Bournemouth to Gran Canaria resulted in a ‘red code alert’ at Faro Airport due to the reported smoke in the cabin. Emergency vehicles were deployed, but the aircraft landed safely.
The Jet2 spokesperson stated that the decision to divert the flight LS3643 from Bournemouth to Gran Canaria to Faro was a precautionary measure due to the detection of an unusual smell in the cabin. The safety of passengers was not compromised, and the aircraft landed safely. Passengers were assured that a standby aircraft would transport them from Faro to Gran Canaria to minimize any inconvenience caused by the diversion.