An easyJet flight bound for Jersey was forced to return to the airport it departed from after a medical incident was reported aboard. The incident happened on Sunday, March 29, and saw easyJet flight U2439, operated by an Airbus A319, returning to Glasgow airport less than an hour after it had left it.

Tracking data from FlightRadar 24 shows the Airbus 319 left the Scottish air hub at 12.07, less than 20 minutes after it was initially scheduled to depart. The aeroplane was destined to reach Saint Helier in Jersey.

However, less than 40 minutes later, it landed back in Glasgow after pilots transmitted a Squawk 7700 code, the international signal for an emergency, which ensured priority handling for the approach.

The aircraft landed safely on Glasgow’s Runway 23, and ground services attended the scene.

easyJet has since confirmed the mid-air emergency, explaining it was due to “a cabin crew member requiring medical assistance”.

A spokesperson for EasyJet said: “Flight EZY439 from Glasgow to Jersey on 29 March returned to Glasgow due to a cabin crew member requiring medical assistance.

“The flight landed normally in Glasgow and was met by medical services on the ground. Customers continued their journey to Jersey later that afternoon, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.