Prestwick holiday flight drama after passenger became unwell
A HOLIDAY flight from Prestwick was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger became ill on board.
Ryanair flight FR6253 left the Ayrshire airport at 11.55am on Tuesday but shortly after the Gran Canaria flight took off a traveller became unwell.
The aircraft landing at Dublin Airport a short time later.
A Ryanair spokesman said: "The flight from Glasgow Prestwick to Gran Canaria diverted to Dublin after a customer became ill on board. The crew called ahead to request medical assistance, the aircraft landed normally and the customer was met by medics.
"The aircraft continued onwards to Gran Canaria after a short delay and Ryanair apologises to affected customers."
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