Overview
- Jet2 flight LS3643 from Bournemouth to Gran Canaria diverted on Thursday after crew reported a smell in the cabin and landed safely in Faro.
- The jet departed at 9:55 am and arrived in Portugal around 12:25 pm local time after the crew declared an emergency.
- Faro activated a red-code alert, which is its top emergency protocol that mobilises resources, and officials reported 35 vehicles and more than 80 responders.
- Jet2 said safety was never compromised and a standby aircraft will carry customers onward to Gran Canaria, with the airline apologising for the delay.
- Portuguese media reported that some crew received help for possible smoke inhalation, a detail the airline has not confirmed.