Stansted Malaga diversion
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Stansted Malaga diversion
Just had a pax report that a Stansted Malaga flight diverted to Lisbon this morning with the captain feeling unwell. Not a decision made lightly.
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Easyjet U23111 / EZY41WP STN-AGP diverted 0845 UTC when south east of Valladolid rerouted Lisbon. Was on the ground for about 30 minutes then resumed flight to AGP.
Maybe EZY had a spare crew / captain available?
Madrid Barajas would have been closer but possibly no spare crew?
Track can be followed on playback on flightradar24 at 0840UTC.
Maybe EZY had a spare crew / captain available?
Madrid Barajas would have been closer but possibly no spare crew?
Track can be followed on playback on flightradar24 at 0840UTC.
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Thanks for the info. Understand that availability of a replacement captain was the decisive factor. One report said that the captain was 'seriously ill' and the passengers were reassured that' this didn't happen very often'. I hope he/she is OK.
