The plane returned to the airport 30 minutes after take off
20:45, 03 Jul 2025Updated 22:55, 03 Jul 2025
This is the moment a TUI flight landed at the Manchester Airport for a medical emergency – just 30 minutes after taking off.
The Boeing 737, which was headed to Boa Vista had risen to 29,000 feet in the air before making a u-turn.
Footage captured by Youtuber, Random Planespotting, shows four vehicles from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue rushing to the plane as it landed on the runway.
GMFRS has confirmed that crews were called to the scene, weren’t required to help with any incident.
TUI has confirmed that the TOM366 MAN-BVC flight diverted back to Manchester Airport due to a medical emergency before leaving at 12:45.
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