easyJet #U21326 is declaring an emergency after landing attempt at Geneva and Basel

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easyJet flight from Nice is declaring an emergency.

The flight #U21326 from Nice to Geneva is declaring an emergency.

Pilots are squawking 7700 (general emergency) due to low fuel, advising Zurich ATC they had only 18 minutes of fuel left according to The Aviation Herald.

The Airbus A320-200 (reg. HB-JZR) attempted to land at Geneva then diverted to Basel.

The aircraft performed a new go around at Basel Airport.

UPDATE 19:08 CET

The crew declared the emergency and is diverting to Zurich.

UPDATE 19:15 CET

The flight has landed at Zurich, met by fire trucks.

UPDATE 19:19 CET

The airline is informing us this is due to poor weather conditions in Geneva, which are below safe operating limits.

UPDATE 19:21 CET

The aircraft is parked on remote stand.

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