An easyJet plane was met by ambulances on the runway after making an emergency landing in Faro.
The Airbus A320 needed to land on the Algarve after a member of staff in the cockpit fell ill. It is believed 100 people were onboard when the co-pilot fell ill.
It diverted to Faro in Portugal after taking off from London Gatwick just after 6.30am this morning (April 21) bound for Agadir in Morocco. It was due to arrive at 9.25am local time.
READ MORE: Cowardly child killer Thomas Cashman appeals to have jail term reduced
An online flight tracker has shown the Airbus A320’s unscheduled stop followed a mid-air "red alert".
A spokesperson from easyJet said: "easyJet can confirm that flight EZY6469 from London Gatwick to Agadir on 21 April diverted to Faro due to the First Officer requiring medical assistance. The Captain performed a routine landing in accordance with standard operating procedures and the aircraft was met by medical services on arrival in Faro.
“A replacement crew was arranged and passengers have since continued their journey to Agadir. We apologise for any inconvenience experienced due to the diversion and resulting delay.”
“The safety and well-being of its passengers and crew is easyJet's highest priority.”
Earlier this week, The ECHO reported an easyJet plane destined for Turkey was met by police after it was forced to make an emergency landing.
The Airbus set off from Liverpool John Lennon Airport at 1.06pm on Wednesday, April 19 and was bound for Dalaman in Turkey. The plane was met by police on the tarmac after two passengers started behaving "disruptively" onboard.
Eyewitnesses claimed the two passengers left the plane with German police. A spokesperson from easyJet said: "easyJet can confirm that the flight EZY3409 from Liverpool to Dalaman on 19 April diverted to Munich and was met by police due to two passengers behaving disruptively onboard.
"easyJet’s cabin crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and to act quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other passengers is not compromised at any time."
READ NEXT
David Ungi fled UK day after shooting of Vinny Waddington and wasn't seen for seven years
Police officer hit with glass bottle as Everton and Liverpool FC fans clashed outside hotel
Teen shot dead after argument at the gym said in WhatsApp 'Our kid has just had murder'
B&M's £3 foundation that's the 'exact same' as £38 Estee Lauder version
