Jet2 Flight Lands Safely After Pilot Medical Issue

A Jet2 flight from Lanzarote to Manchester Airport declared a general emergency on Thursday evening after one of its pilots became incapacitated due to a medical issue during the final approach to the runway.

Flight LS980, carrying passengers from the popular Canary Islands holiday destination, transmitted the international squawk 7700 emergency code approximately 25 minutes before its scheduled landing. Air traffic controllers were notified that the affected pilot could no longer perform their duties because of the health concern, prompting a coordinated response on the ground.

Despite the situation, the aircraft continued its descent without further complications and touched down safely at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 at 8:14 p.m. Emergency services, including medical personnel, were positioned at the airport to assist upon arrival. Passengers disembarked normally, and there were no reports of injuries among those on board.

The incident occurred on a routine route that connects Manchester, one of Jet2's primary operational hubs, with Lanzarote. The airline operates up to four flights daily between the two locations, catering to travelers seeking winter sunshine in the Canary...