An easyJet flight bound for Tenerife was forced to return to Gatwick Airport due to a technical issue. According to the airline, the captain of flight EZY8033, which departed Gatwick at 7:26am and was scheduled to arrive in Tenerife at 11:50am, made the decision to return to the airport as a precaution.
Passengers on the flight were informed of the situation and the captain performed a routine landing in accordance with standard operating procedures. All passengers safely disembarked the aircraft.
In a statement, easyJet stated that they are arranging for an alternative aircraft to operate the flight to Tenerife and expressed their gratitude for the patience of their customers. They also issued an apology for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
The safety and well-being of their customers and crew is easyJet’s top priority, and the airline operates its aircraft in strict compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
The flight, which has a maximum capacity of 244 passengers, flew approximately 403 miles southwest before making a U-turn above the Bay of Biscay, roughly 155 miles west of the French city La Rochelle.
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