Glasgow KLM passengers in 'tense journey' as flight forced to turn back over 'technical fault'

Jordan Shepherd

22 May 2024 at 8:14 am·2-min read

'Tense' passengers noticed 'unusual engine activity' mid flight — -Credit: (Image: LEX VAN LIESHOUT/AFP/Getty Images)

A Glasgow-bound KLM flight was forced to turn around over Hull after passengers noticed 'unusual engine activity'.

The KLM943 had been travelling from Amsterdam to the city on Monday, May 20, when the captain reportedly announced they would have to divert over 'safety concerns'.

Passengers onboard say they noticed the Embraer E175STD, which had been due to land in Glasgow at 7.50pm, appeared to develop unusual engine activity including fluctuating speed near to the English city.

The issue was flagged to crew onboard and the decision was made to travel back to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol - landing at 8.20pm. One passenger who spoke to Glasgow Live reported a 'tense' journey with staff having to reassure travellers, they said: "Myself and my brother were both on this flight.

"Several of the passengers had noticed the unusual engine activity including fluctuating speed somewhere north of Hull/south of Newcastle. The captain came over tannoy to announce to us all that for safety reasons we would be returning to Amsterdam and providing reassurance.

The flight was forced to turn around. -Credit:Flight radar

"It was a very tense journey back to Amsterdam. All passengers remained calm while cabin crew came through to answer any questions we might have and provide reassurance."

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The passenger said that travellers were put up in hotels overnight with him and his brother flying home via Frankfurt on Tuesday, May 21. Others onboard were rerouted via Dublin.

A spokesperson for KLM said: "Flight KL943 bound for Glasgow returned to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Monday, May 20, due to a technical fault. Passengers were offered hotel accommodation after returning to Schiphol and were able to continue their journey to Glasgow on Tuesday morning (21 May).

"KLM would like to stress that the safety of our passengers and crew members is paramount and they have not been in any danger."

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