Overview
- Flight EZY3170/U23170 from Larnaca to Glasgow diverted to Amsterdam on Tuesday after a passenger suffered a life‑threatening medical emergency and responders began CPR on board.
- The captain declared a general emergency by setting the transponder to squawk 7700, which gave the aircraft immediate priority from air traffic control for an urgent landing.
- The Airbus A320 (registration G‑EZWL) made a rapid descent and landed on Runway 06 about 22 minutes after the distress call was broadcast.
- The jet taxied to Gate D60 where local medical teams boarded to continue resuscitation and emergency care, and easyJet confirmed the diversion and subsequent medical handover.
- EasyJet said the operating crew could not continue and customers faced an overnight delay with vouchers offered and guidance on claiming accommodation expenses, while reports do not confirm the passenger’s outcome.