EasyJet flight diverted to Gatwick as Storm Boelo hits North East
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 13:31 · Archive
An easyJet flight from Majorca to Newcastle was diverted to London Gatwick after making three unsuccessful landing attempts due to high winds from Storm Boelo.
An easyJet flight from Palma de Majorca to Newcastle Airport was diverted to London Gatwick on Sunday morning after three unsuccessful landing attempts due to Storm Boelo. Flight EZY7255 departed at 6:23am and was scheduled to arrive at Newcastle at 8am but touched down at Gatwick at 9:15am. Passengers were awaiting further information and transport back to Newcastle.
Multiple flights were disrupted by the storm. A second easyJet service from Dalaman was diverted to Manchester, and a TUI flight from Melbourne, Florida was diverted twice before eventually landing at Gatwick. Passengers aboard flights that managed to land safely at Newcastle reported 'extreme turbulence' and praised the pilots and air traffic control team. Flights departing from Newcastle bound for Amsterdam and Belfast were cancelled.
Newcastle Airport confirmed that several aircraft had been diverted due to high winds from Storm Boelo. An amber weather warning was in place across Scotland, northern England and north-east Northern Ireland, with gusts potentially exceeding 80mph.
How it is being reported
- Storm Boelo causes flight diversions and cancellations at Newcastle AirportNewcastle International Airport has issued a statement as flights are impacted by Storm BoeloTeessideLive · 25 Oct, 13:08
- EasyJet flight diverted to Gatwick instead of Newcastle amid Storm Boelo disruptionAn easyJet flight bound for Newcastle Airport was diverted to London Gatwick after setting off from Majorca this morning.The Northern Echo · 25 Oct, 10:20
In this story: easyJet · Newcastle Airport · London Gatwick · Palma de Majorca · Storm Boelo · Manchester · Melbourne
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