The Boeing 737 was forced to make the unscheduled diversionJames Holt Senior Live and Breaking News Reporter and Caroline Hemmingham Audience Editor – Yorkshire Live

07:21, 11 May 2026

A Jet2 flight from Manchester diverted on Sunday

A Jet2 flight from Manchester Airport to Spain was diverted to London Gatwick on Sunday evening (May 10) following reports of a mid-air ’emergency’.

The flight, bound for Reus in Catalonia, was forced to change course while travelling over the south coast and the English Channel, eventually touching down at Gatwick at approximately 4pm.

The reason behind the diversion remains unconfirmed, though reports suggest it was prompted by a mid-air ’emergency’.

Flight tracking data reveals that the aircraft headed south from Manchester, passing over Cheshire, Birmingham and Reading before approaching the coastline near Brighton, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Upon reaching the English Channel, the Boeing 737 was redirected, turning northwards over High Weald and making its way towards London Gatwick.

No further details have been confirmed at this stage. Jet2 has been contacted for an official statement.

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A Jet2 flight from Manchester Airport diverted to London Gatwick on Sunday night (May 10) amid reports of a mid-air ’emergency’.

The flight to Reus in Catalonia, Spain, was forced to make the diversion while passing over the south coast and English channel, later landing in Gatwick at around 4pm.

The cause of the diversion has not been confirmed, but it was reported this followed a mid-air ’emergency’.(Image: FlightRadar24)