An EasyJet cabin crew member was injured during flight turbulence as the aircraft was forced to return to the United Kingdom.
Flight EZY439 was due to take off from Glasgow International Airport before 12pm on Sunday and fly to Jersey.
Data from FlightRadar24 showed the plane depart after midday, before it was forced to turn around 15 minutes into the flight and return to the Scottish city. The plane landed after approximately 40 minutes in the air.
A crew member required medical assistance following turbulence which started shortly after take off, the airline said. All passengers were seated with seat belts on when the turbulence took place.
An EasyJet spokesperson said: “Flight EZY439 from Glasgow to Jersey on 29 March returned to Glasgow due to a cabin crew member requiring medical assistance.
“The flight landed normally in Glasgow and was met by medical services on the ground. We plan for passengers to continue their journey to Jersey later today and apologise for any inconvenience.
“The safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority.”
Flight EZY439 has been rescheduled to fly to Jersey on Tuesday at 8.35 am, according to Glasgow International Airport’s website.
Glasgow International is the second-busiest in Scotland, after Edinburgh Airport, and the ninth-busiest in the United Kingdom.
