Overview

• TUI flight BY7113 declared an in-flight emergency due to a punctured tyre and landed safely at East Midlands at 13:56 GMT.
• The disabled aircraft occupied the sole runway and halted departures and arrivals for nearly two hours.
• Seven inbound flights were diverted to nearby airports and five outbound departures faced delays of up to two hours.
• Ground crews moved the stricken plane just before 16:00 GMT, restoring full runway operations.
• East Midlands Airport apologized for the inconvenience and advised affected passengers to contact their airlines for the latest information.