The flight from Belfast City had to divert and land in Manchester on Wednesday morning (April 10)
An Aer Lingus flight made a sudden diversion to Manchester Airport on Wednesday after a mid-air 'emergency'. The airline's regional flight, from Belfast City to Cardiff, was forced to land after a passenger fell ill.
The aircraft eventually touched down in Manchester shortly after 11am. A passenger on board required 'emergency medical attention' and was seen by paramedics upon landing. The airline said the plane 'landed safely' in Manchester. Further details about the condition of the person involved has not been confirmed, however the North West Ambulance Service have been contacted for more information.
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