Jet2 flight squawks emergency alert, lands in Paris
Flight LS1473 from London Stansted to Ibiza made an unscheduled diversion after issuing a general emergency code.
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Jet2 flight LS1473, travelling from London Stansted to Ibiza, issued a 'squawk 7700' alert while flying at 35,000ft over northern France. This code signifies a general emergency. The flight was diverted to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, where it landed safely on runway 27L just before 11am on 30 August 2026.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, registered G-JZHF, performed an unscheduled 180-degree turn over French airspace approximately one hour after departing London Stansted at 8.10am. Emergency services were placed on standby at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in anticipation of the aircraft's arrival.
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The cause of the mid-air emergency has not yet been confirmed by Jet2. The aircraft is 27 years old, having first entered service in 1999.
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+What happened to Jet2 flight LS1473?
Jet2 flight LS1473 from London Stansted to Ibiza issued a 'squawk 7700' alert, indicating a general emergency, over northern France. The aircraft diverted to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and landed safely before 11am on 30 August 2026.
+Why did the flight divert to Paris?
The flight diverted to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport because it issued a 'squawk 7700' emergency alert over northern France. This necessitated an unscheduled landing, and Paris CDG was prioritised for the diversion.
+What was the cause of the emergency?
The cause of the mid-air emergency has not yet been confirmed by Jet2. The airline has been contacted for comment regarding the incident that led to the diversion.
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