EasyJet flight emergency after incident following take off

30 Mar 2026 • 4:18 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • An EasyJet flight, EZY439, from Glasgow to Jersey on Sunday, 29 March, was forced to return to Glasgow shortly after take-off due to severe turbulence.
  • A cabin crew member required medical assistance after sustaining an injury during the turbulence.
  • The aircraft landed safely back in Glasgow approximately 40 minutes after departure, where medical services met it.
  • EasyJet confirmed that all passengers were seated with seat belts fastened when the turbulence occurred.
  • Passengers were scheduled to continue their journey to Jersey on a rescheduled flight on Tuesday morning.

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