Flight met by paramedics at Scots airport after 'urgent' medical incident onboard

An easyJet flight bound for Glasgow requested priority landing at the airport on Wednesday morning following a medical incident.

Flight EZY416 from Southampton issued a squawk 7700 after a passenger onboard became unwell and required urgent assistance.

The plane was met by paramedics on the runway after landing in Glasgow.

An easyJet spokesperson said: “Flight EZY416 from Southampton to Glasgow this morning requested an expedited arrival into Glasgow due to a customer requiring urgent medical assistance, and the aircraft was met by paramedics.

“The safety and well-being of our customers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority.”

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