EasyJet flight from Glasgow diverts to Liverpool after bird strike
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A Glasgow‑to‑Southampton easyJet service declared an emergency due to a bird strike, diverted to Liverpool John Lennon Airport and landed safely, with a replacement aircraft arranged to complete the journey.
The aircraft reported high vibrations in the right‑hand engine after a bird strike and declared an emergency while cruising. Sources differ on the exact altitude and time of the declaration, citing 31,000 ft around 25 minutes into the flight, 24,000 ft, and a squawk of 7700 at 9:52 am.
The flight was diverted to Liverpool John Lennon Airport and landed safely. Reported landing times vary: 48 minutes after departure, shortly before 9:10 am, and at 10:10 am.
An easyJet spokesperson said a replacement aircraft would be arranged to continue the service from Liverpool to Southampton.
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Sources give different flight numbers (U2415, EZY415, EZY12NL), departure times (8:09 am, 8:25 am, 9:15 am BST), and landing times (48 minutes after departure, shortly before 9:10 am, 10:10 am).
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