An EasyJet flight bound for Fuerteventura makes an emergency landing in Liverpool due to the co-pilot fainting

An Airbus A320 of the British airline EasyJet that covered the route between Liverpool and Fuerteventura had to make an emergency landing at the airport of origin this Wednesday after the co-pilot suffered an illness during the climb.

Flight U23385 took off from Liverpool John Lennon Airport at 07:30 local time (08:30 in Italy) bound for Fuerteventura. About 20 minutes later, while the plane was flying over British airspace, the crew informed controllers of a medical emergency that left the first officer unable to continue his duties.

Given the situation, the commander decided to turn around and requested priority to return to Liverpool. The controllers provided the plane with a priority landing and the airport's medical services were notified in advance to treat the co-pilot upon arrival.