GLASGOW — A Lanzarote-bound Jet2 flight was forced to make an emergency diversion to Portugal on [Date] after a medical emergency arose mid-flight.
Jet2 flight LS167, operated by a Boeing 737-800 (registration G-JZBI), departed Glasgow Airport at 15:30 BST, scheduled for a routine afternoon flight to Arrecife Airport (ACE) in Lanzarote.
However, approximately two hours and 30 minutes into the journey—while cruising at 37,000 feet off the coast of Portugal—the flight crew declared a medical emergency.
Swift Diversion to Faro
Faced with a passenger requiring urgent medical attention, the pilots initiated a rapid descent and diverted the aircraft to Faro Airport (FAO) on Portugal’s Algarve coast.
Ground emergency services were on standby to meet the aircraft upon its arrival in Faro, ensuring the affected passenger could be quickly transferred to a local hospital.
Flight Details At-A-Glance:
- Flight Number: LS167 (Glasgow to Lanzarote)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (Registration: G-JZBI)
- Departure Time: 15:30 BST
- Diversion Airport: Faro, Portugal (FAO)
- Reason: On-board medical emergency
Journey Resumed
After a brief layover of approximately two hours in Faro to allow medical teams to assist the passenger and for the aircraft to be refueled and prepared, flight LS167 took off once again.
The remaining passengers arrived safely at their final destination in Lanzarote later that evening, albeit with a short delay. Jet2 has been contacted for comment on the condition of the passenger.
