AN EASYJET flight has had to divert after failed landing attempts at Gatwick Airport.
Flight U28402 from Friedrichshafen to London Gatwick was forced to divert to Manchester Airport after two missed approaches.
The Airbus A320 has sent off an emergency signal on approach to Manchester, likely due to low fuel.
easyJet #U28402 Friedrichshafen to London Gatwick (Airbus A320 G-EZRZ) just diverted to Manchester after two missed approaches at LGW & a long hold due to #StormCiara . Squawked 7700 General Emergency on approach to MAN, likely due to low fuel. https://t.co/gV4QTNuO93 pic.twitter.com/woa3nDLkwG
— Airport Webcams (@AirportWebcams) February 9, 2020
It comes as heavy winds from Storm Ciara batter the county.
The aircraft was due to land at 12.30pm after taking off from Germany at aboyt 10am.
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