Passengers on an easyJet flight were left stunned when they were informed that the aircraft would be landing at a different airport due to a mid-air emergency. The flight, originating from the Isle of Man bound for Liverpool, had to divert to Manchester Airport after an aborted landing attempt.

Flight tracking data revealed that EasyJet flight U251 took off from the Isle of Man about an hour before the incident occurred. The emergency unfolded as the plane approached Liverpool John Lennon Airport for landing.

During the landing approach at Liverpool, the flight crew had to perform a “go-around” maneuver due to another aircraft obstructing the runway. A go-around is a procedure where an aircraft aborts its landing attempt for safety reasons, which can be initiated by the pilot or air traffic control.

After the failed landing attempt, the Airbus A319 entered a holding pattern at 6,000 feet outside Liverpool. The crew then signaled an airborne emergency by activating the Squawk 7700 code on the transponder. This prompted air traffic controllers to prioritize the flight and redirect it to Manchester Airport, known for its longer runways and better emergency response capabilities.

Upon arrival at Manchester, emergency response teams and airport fire services were on standby as a precaution for any unscheduled emergency landings. The flight safely touched down at Manchester Airport by 4.05 pm.

The Mirror has reached out to easyJet for a statement regarding the incident.