Overview

• Flight EZY2033 departed Manchester for Alicante at about 6pm on 27 August and turned back over the English Channel before diverting to London Gatwick shortly after takeoff.
• Passengers were initially told the turnback was due to “extraordinary circumstances” before easyJet confirmed a medical emergency as the cause.
• Medical services met the aircraft on arrival at Gatwick, and the journey to Spain continued for customers on a replacement Gatwick–Alicante flight scheduled for 9pm.
• The UK Civil Aviation Authority says diversions can be triggered by disruptive passengers and that airlines may seek reimbursement in such cases, with costs typically ranging from £10,000 to £80,000.
• This diversion comes during a summer of reported easyJet interruptions tied to medical incidents, technical issues and isolated disruptive behavior on other routes.