An EasyJet flight from Glasgow to Jersey executed an emergency landing back at Glasgow Airport after turbulence injured a cabin crew member shortly after takeoff.
Incident Timeline
The flight, identified as EZY439, departed Glasgow Airport around 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 29. Minutes into the journey, severe turbulence triggered an onboard alarm, prompting the crew to turn the aircraft around.
The plane touched down safely in Glasgow at approximately 12:37 p.m., with medics stationed on the tarmac to assist the injured crew member. The original arrival in Jersey was scheduled for 1:25 p.m.
Airline Response and Passenger Impact
EasyJet described the event as an extraordinary circumstance beyond its control. An EasyJet spokesperson stated: “Flight EZY439 from Glasgow to Jersey on 29 March returned to Glasgow due to a cabin crew member requiring medical assistance.”
“The flight landed normally in Glasgow and was met by medical services on the ground. Customers continued their journey to Jersey later that afternoon, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
“The safety and wellbeing of customers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority.”
Passengers resumed their trip on a rescheduled flight departing at around 5:15 p.m., finally arriving in Jersey at 6:33 p.m.—over five hours behind schedule.
