Overview

• The Airbus A320 was cruising at 36,000 feet when a smoke smell prompted the pilot to request an emergency landing about 1 hour and 20 minutes into the flight.
• The aircraft touched down at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and was met by emergency crews as a precautionary measure.
• easyJet confirmed there were no injuries and reaffirmed that customer and crew safety is its highest priority under manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Disembarked passengers were provided with hotel accommodation and meals before being reseated on a replacement flight due to depart later today.
• The diversion comes in the wake of heightened aviation safety scrutiny following the recent Air India disaster and highlights ongoing emergency response protocols.