An EasyJet flight bound for Tenerife, carrying hundreds of British holidaymakers, made an emergency landing at Gatwick Airport this morning (Thursday) after experiencing a hydraulic failure mid-flight.
Flight EZY8033, an Airbus A321neo, had 244 passengers on board when it encountered the issue while flying over France. The incident occurred around 8:40am, prompting the flight crew to activate the 7700 emergency code, which signals a general emergency onboard, and return to Gatwick.
A spokeswoman for Gatwick Airport has confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and that there was no operational impact on the airport's schedule. Passengers were safely disembarked and taken care of by airport staff.
EasyJet has been contacted by the MailOnline for further comments regarding the incident. More details about the cause of the hydraulic failure and any potential impact on the airline's operations are yet to be released.
While the emergency landing caused some disruption for the passengers en route to Tenerife, the swift response by the flight crew and Gatwick Airport ensured everyone's safety. Passengers are likely to be rebooked on alternative flights to continue their holiday plans as soon as possible.
