A flight operated by easyJet that was travelling to Manchester diverts to Milan, leaving British passenger Maddison Watson and other travellers stranded for about 13 hours. According to reports, the aircraft makes an emergency landing on 12 May. After the landing, passengers remain at the airport and spend the night on the floor. The accounts describe an extended disruption that prevents them from reaching Manchester as planned, requiring them to wait for onward arrangements.
The reporting focuses on the conditions during the delay, describing a prolonged period at the airport in Milan rather than reaching the original destination. Multiple outlets describe Watson as 24 years old and state that she and fellow easyJet passengers sleep on the airport floor while waiting. The incident is presented as an example of how a diversion and emergency landing can lead to long delays for passengers, including overnight stays at departure points far from the intended route.
No further details about the cause of the emergency landing are included in the provided sources.
