Overview
- The Manchester–Reus service, which diverted Sunday, landed at London Gatwick at about 4pm.
- Flight-tracking data shows the jet flew south over Cheshire, Birmingham and Reading, reached the coast near Brighton, then turned north over the High Weald to Gatwick.
- The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737 on a scheduled holiday route to Reus in Catalonia, Spain.
- Reports described a mid-air “emergency,” though outlets said no details about the trigger had been confirmed.
- Journalists said they had asked Jet2 for comment, and further updates could come from the airline or regulators if an inquiry follows.