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Passenger Dies During EasyJet NantesLanzarote Flight as Crew Declare Emergency

The airline reports a distress call that led to a routine landing under standard procedures.

Overview

  • The medical emergency occurred on September 16 during the approach to Lanzarote on a flight from Nantes, according to easyJet and French media.
  • EasyJet said trained crew attempted to assist the passenger and the company is providing support to the family.
  • Authorities have not released the passenger’s identity or a cause of death.
  • The incident prompted major operational disruption, with the return LanzaroteNantes service arriving more than eight hours late, local outlets reported.
  • Reporting differs on flight identifiers, with outlets citing U24775 or EJU4775, and some aviation sites listing an Airbus A320 for the sector.