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Vueling ParisIbiza Flight Diverts to Clermont-Ferrand After Minor Engine Issue

A replacement A320 from Barcelona is scheduled to take passengers onward this evening.

Overview

  • The Airbus A320 landed safely around 18:40, and all 167 passengers and six crew disembarked to the terminal.
  • Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport described the problem as a minor engine issue, and the aircraft was immobilized for inspection.
  • The airport said a same-type aircraft would collect the travelers before 21:00 to continue to Ibiza.
  • Vueling operated the flight and had not responded to media inquiries at the time of reporting.
  • Coverage noted the A320 is powered by CFM56 engines from the Safran–GE joint venture, which a sector expert described as among the most reliable.