A Glasgow flight bound for Belfast has made an emergency return.
The EasyJet flight departed around 2.15pm on Thursday and returned less than 45 minutes later.
A spokesman for Glasgow Airport confirmed that emergency services were waiting for the aircraft on arrival.
He added: "The flight landed safely and was met by emergency services as per standard procedure."
#U2464 Captain advised Tower of Smoke in the Cabin and flight deck after taxiing from the runway.
— Flight Alerts (@FlightAlerts_) March 7, 2019
Aircraft now on stand.
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A spokesman for EasyJet said: "easyJet can confirm that the Captain of flight EZY464 from Glasgow to Belfast took the decision to return to Glasgow as a precaution due to a technical with the aircraft.
“easyJet would like to thank passengers for their patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
“Passengers will be offered a transfer to a later flight or a refund.
“The safety of its passengers and crew is easyJet's highest priority.”
UPDATE: #U2464 safely landed at Glasgow Airport.
— Flight Alerts (@FlightAlerts_) March 7, 2019
Stopped on the runway for inspection. No sign of any leak from the aircraft although hydraulic fluid found on the taxiway.
Taxiing to stand under own power followed by Fire Services https://t.co/meowt800tb
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