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EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Return to Malpensa After False Smoke Alarm

An Airbus A321neo with 203 onboard landed safely following a suspected cabin smoke alert, later found to be a false alarm, before resuming its journey to Fuerteventura.

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Overview

  • EasyJet flight U23775 returned to Milan Malpensa shortly after takeoff due to a suspected cabin smoke alarm.
  • Emergency response teams, including firefighters and medical personnel, were on standby as the aircraft landed safely.
  • Post-landing inspections revealed no actual smoke or technical issues, and all 203 passengers and crew were unharmed.
  • The aircraft was deemed safe after thorough checks and resumed its flight to Fuerteventura approximately two hours later.
  • The emergency landing did not cause significant disruptions to other airport operations at Malpensa.