Ryanair flight to Spain declares mid-air emergency and U-turns back to UK

A Ryanair plane bound for Spain was forced to turn back to the UK after declaring a mid-air emergency. Flight FR7842 departed Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) at around 7:30am this morning and was scheduled for a routine flight to Murcia (RMU), having reached an altitude of 35,000 feet. Just over an hour into the journey, crew members transmitted a Squawk 7700 code - the international signal for a general emergency, after a passenger became unwell. The plane was diverted over the English Channel and made its way towards Stansted Airport, where it landed safely at 9:10am. The passenger was then disembarked and met by medics. A Ryanair spokesperson said: "This flight from Glasgow Prestwick to Murcia International diverted to London Stansted after a passenger became ill on board. "Crew called ahead for medical assistance to meet the aircraft upon landing at London Stansted Airport. The passenger was disembarked and was met by medics." This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .