The flight U22252 departed Hurghada, Egypt Saturday, February 8 2025 and climbed to 36,000 ft but one hour into the flight, the crew contacted ATC about a medical emergency on board.

According to passenger reports, cabin crew suddenly rushed to the front and requested urgent medical assistance on board.

The captain ‘collapsed’ while the first officer was piloting the Airbus A320neo G-UZEE and decided to divert to Athens.

The aircraft was met by paramedics and police right after landing on runway 03L, 2 hours and 39 minutes after departure from the Egyptian resort.

An EasyJet spokesperson confirmed the incident and stressed that all necessary measures were taken to minimise the impact on passengers: “The flight was diverted to Athens as the captain required medical attention. The first officer took over the landing.”

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British Airways flight #BA9250 departed Athens more than one hour late at 15:40 EET.

Pilots declared an emergency (squawk 7700) 30 minutes after departure while cruising at 38,000 ft altitude.

The flight is operated by an Airbus A320neo (registration G-NEOW) which is 5 years old.

Earlier in the day, a British Airways (flight #BA0631) also departed 2 hours late from Athens.

UPDATE 14:30 GMT
Flight #BA9250 is descending and diverting.

UPDATE 14:35 GMT
The Airbus A320 is turning around at 12,000 ft.

UPDATE 16:45 GMT
Flight BA9250 is returning to Athens holding 10,000 ft, possible pressurization issue.

UPDATE 15:18 GMT
Flight #BA9250 has landed runway 03L at ATH airport.

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Qatar Airways flight #QR756 departed Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport Wednesday to Doha.

The flight is operated by a 327 seat-Airbus A350-100 (registration A7-ANC).

The aircraft will divert to Athens on its way to doha.

Qatar Airways is planning a short stop of one hour, possibly to refuel before resuming the journey to Doha.

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Monday, April 29 2024 American Airlines flight AA333 departed from Athens at 14:14 EEST for a 10-hour flight to New York JFK.

The flight – operated by a Boeing 777-200ER (registration N783AN) – was starting to cross the Atlantic at FL360 before turning around.

The crew contacted ATC about a medical emergency on board. The plane was vectored to Dublin Airport where it was met by emergency services.

The aircraft taxied to terminal 2, gate 426. New departure is set by 19:00 GMT.

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