Jet2 flight declares emergency, lands in Manchester

A Jet2 passenger flight from Liverpool, England, to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, declared an emergency shortly after takeoff on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and diverted to Manchester Airport where it landed safely. The Boeing 737-800, operating as flight LS32DW, issued a general emergency alert, known as squawking 7700, while flying at approximately 12,875 feet over northwest England.

The aircraft departed Liverpool John Lennon Airport at 8 a.m. local time. According to flight tracking data, the crew declared the emergency while the plane was on its correct flight path near Manchester. The aircraft then altered its course near Shrewsbury, initially appearing to turn back toward Liverpool before proceeding to Manchester Airport for an unscheduled landing.

A passenger onboard described hearing a sudden vibration and increased noise shortly after takeoff but said it did not initially alarm those on board. Approximately 15 minutes into the flight, the captain informed passengers of an issue. The passenger reported that everyone remained calm, the cabin crew acted professionally, and the captain provided reassurance throughout the incident. The flight landed safely at Manchester Airport...