UK easyJet flight forced to make emergency landing in Liverpool - police surround plane on runway

EasyJet flight EZY3360 was flying from Palma de Mallorca and began to have trouble while flying over North Wales at midday on Tuesday (August 8) when it squawking 7700 to indicate an emergency. The plane managed to land at its intended destination of Liverpool John Lennon Airport but was surrounded by police and firefighters.

According to the airline, the emergency landing happened due to a ‘technical issue’. An easyJet spokesperson said: “EasyJet can confirm that flight EZY3360 from Palma to Liverpool on August 8 was met by emergency services on arrival at Liverpool as a precaution only, due to a technical issue.