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Edinburgh Live
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Kris Gourlay

Edinburgh Jet2 flight forced to make emergency landing following mid-air fault

An Edinburgh flight was forced to make an emergency landing after developing a fault mid-air.

The Jet2 flight to Gran Canaria took off on Wednesday morning, March 15, but was forced to abandon its flight path shortly after take-off due to a fault.

The aircraft landed at Manchester Airport and was met by two emergency vehicles on the runway, reports The Herald.

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A spokesperson for the airline apologised and confirmed the minor fault as a standby aircraft was used to ensure holidaymakers got on their way to the Canaries "as soon as possible."

A spokesman for Jet2 said: “Flight LS715 from Edinburgh to Gran Canaria followed procedure and diverted to Manchester Airport this morning, due to a minor fault indication."

"Customers will be transferred onto a standby aircraft so that we can get everyone on their way to Gran Canaria as soon as possible.

"We apologise to everyone onboard for any inconvenience caused.”

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