Overview

• A tyre ruptured just before lift-off from Corfu, causing visible wing vibrations on the TUI flight to Birmingham.
• Passengers remained unaware of the undercarriage damage for two hours, raising questions about the airline’s communication protocols.
• A military jet escorted the aircraft on its final approach to assess the landing gear’s condition.
• Emergency teams were on standby as the jet touched down on a deflated tyre without injuries.
• TUI and aviation authorities have opened inquiries into the blowout’s cause and the delayed passenger briefing.