The flight made an emergency landing following a ‘technical issue’
A replacement aircraft was sent to collect passengers(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)
A Jet2 plane travelling from Greece to Manchester Airport was suddenly diverted to Croatia due to a ‘technical issue’ with the aircraft. Flight LS1750 from Samos to Manchester had to make an emergency landing in Split on Friday (October 30).
According to Jet2, the plane landed safely in the Croatian city with a replacement drafted in to transport people home.
The flight had departed Samos at 1.38pm and was expected to arrive in Manchester at 3.30pm before the detour.
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A spokesperson for Jet2 said: “Flight LS1750 from Samos to Manchester diverted to Split this afternoon (Friday 30th October) due to a technical issue.
“The aircraft landed safely and a replacement aircraft is on its way to Split to fly customers home.
“The health, safety and well-being of everyone onboard will always be our number one priority and we would of course like to sincerely apologise to customers for this experience.”