EasyJet flight to Tenerife makes emergency touchdown at Gatwick

An easyJet flight to Tenerife packed with British holidaymakers has made an emergency landing at Gatwick after suffering a ‘hydraulic failure’ in mid-air.

EasyJet flight U28033, which had up to 244 passengers on board, squawked the 7700 emergency code as it was flying over France this morning. 

The Airbus A321neo commercial plane reportedly had a hydraulic failure at around 8.40am, according to Flight Emergency. 

A spokeswoman for Gatwick Airport said: ‘The aircraft has landed safely and no operational impact at the airport.’

EasyJet has been contacted for comment.

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An easyJet flight to Tenerife packed with British holidaymakers has made an emergency landing at Gatwick after a hydraulic failure in mid-air

EasyJet flight U28033, which had up to 244 passengers on board, squawked the 7700 emergency code as it was flying over France this morning (File image)