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Jet2 Flight LS1750 Diverts to Split After Midair Technical Issue

The unscheduled landing prompted an immediate recovery plan with a replacement jet sent to bring passengers to Manchester and engineers inspecting the original aircraft.

Overview

  • Jet2 confirmed that flight LS1750 from Samos to Manchester diverted to Split following a technical issue and landed safely with no reported injuries.
  • The crew declared an emergency during the flight and sought the nearest suitable airport, prompting Split Airport to place emergency services on standby.
  • Jet2 said a replacement aircraft has been dispatched to collect passengers and crew so they can continue to Manchester without having to make their own onward arrangements.
  • Flight-tracking reports identify the plane as a Boeing 737-800 and note there were about 165 passengers and 6 crew on board when the diversion occurred.
  • The original aircraft has remained in Split so technical staff can inspect and repair the fault before it returns to service, and the airline has apologised for the disruption.