TUI flight makes emergency landing at Manchester Airport as plane damaged

Imogen Clyde-Smith

24 April 2024 at 11:42 am·1-min read

A stock image of a TUI plane at Manchester Airport -Credit:Peter Byrne/PA Wire

A TUI flight from Newcastle to Cape Verde was forced to make an emergency landing at Manchester Airport after hitting a bird. The aircraft, scheduled to depart at 9.40 am, landed back in Manchester just after 11 am after a bird struck it during take-off.

Manchester Airport confirmed the flight returned as a safety precaution, with fire crews on standby as the plane landed, which had sustained damage.

Passengers disembarked and were held at the departure lounge until another aircraft could be arranged. They subsequently departed in a replacement plane to Sal in Cape Verde, reports the Manchester Evening News.

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TUI apologised for the inconvenience caused by the diversion, saying: "We'd like to apologise to customers on flight TOM800 which diverted to Manchester Airport as a precaution following a bird strike."

"Another TUI aircraft was sourced and the flight has now departed Manchester Airport and is on route to Sal, Cape Verde. We'd like to thank customers for their patience and understanding, and hope they enjoy their holiday."

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