Overview
- The Airbus A320 operating from London-Gatwick to Santorini was rerouted to Munich after crew members smelled smoke but saw no visible flames.
- Easyjet attributed the odor to an unspecified technical defect discovered midflight and has provided no further details on the faulty component.
- Flight crew filed a Dringlichkeitsmeldung, or urgency message, instead of a Mayday call, signaling a precautionary stance rather than an immediate life-threatening emergency.
- Emergency responders were positioned on the tarmac as a standard safety measure, allowing the aircraft to land without incident.
- Passengers boarded a replacement aircraft later that evening and completed their journey to Santorini as planned.