SunExpress plane returns to UK airport after emergency MINUTES into flight

SunExpress plane returns to UK airport after emergency MINUTES into flightA flight bound for the resort city of Antalya was forced to return to Manchester Airport - this is a breaking storyNewsEliana Nunes News Reporter07:47, 14 Apr 2026Updated 07:53, 14 Apr 2026View Image(Image: AirNav Radar)A flight bound for a resort city on the Turkish Riviera was forced to return to Manchester Airport.‌SunExpress flight XQ593 departed Manchester at 1.33pm BST on Monday for Antalya but returned just minutes after take-off due to a reported medical emergency on board. The Boeing 737-800 abruptly halted its ascent at 18,000 feet, with the crew transmitting a Squawk 7700 code -the international signal for a general emergency - and alerting air traffic control to an incident, AirLive reports. A passenger required urgent medical attention, according to reports.‌The aircraft briefly entered a holding pattern to prepare for an overweight landing before being cleared to land immediately.Article continues belowThis 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.