An EasyJet flight from Liverpool to Fuerteventura was diverted to Manchester Airport after engine vibrations forced an emergency landing yesterday
An aircraft departing from Liverpool John Lennon Airport was forced to divert following an emergency report. The flight, bound for Fuerteventura, had to make an unscheduled landing at Manchester Airport shortly after taking off on Wednesday, (February 18).
EasyJet flight U23375 raised an alert due to vibrations detected in the number one engine. The number one engine refers to the outermost engine on the left wing as viewed from the pilot’s seat. Pilots are well-versed in handling engine failures and responding swiftly.
Consequently, upon detecting an issue, the flight declared an emergency landing at Manchester yesterday. According to Flight Radar, the flight was slated to depart Liverpool at 1.15pm. Post take-off, the aircraft circled Merseyside several times before declaring an emergency and rerouting to Manchester, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Upon touching down in Manchester, it was greeted by the airport fire service as a precautionary measure.
The flight later resumed its journey to Fuerteventura (FUE), where it arrived safely.
In other news, the Foreign Office has recently issued an update regarding the European Entry-Exit System (EES) for 29 countries.
Set to replace physical passport stamps for non-EU visitors, including those from the EU, the EES has been gradually implemented since October 2025, with approximately a third of all EU nations now utilising it.
European nations utilising the Entry/Exit System (EES) will gradually roll out the system at their external borders. If you’re jetting off to a country within the Schengen area, be prepared for potentially longer queues upon arrival.
The Schengen zone enables over 400 million individuals to move freely among member states without undergoing border checks.
The complete list of impacted countries includes Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Advice issued by the Foreign Office stated: “EES checks are being introduced in a phased way across external borders, with full operation expected from April 10 2026.
“This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. You do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border, and there is no cost for EES registration.”
It further noted: “On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry.
“You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken. EES may take each passenger a few minutes extra to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border.”
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