At least seven passengers fell ill on an easyJet flight to Edinburgh after suffering severe vomiting and flu-like symptoms mid-air.
Cabin crew on board flight EZY3320 from Hurghada, Egypt, alerted emergency teams ahead of its arrival in the Scottish capital on Tuesday, November 3.
Passengers reportedly developed high temperatures, nausea and severe vomiting during the journey, while one child is said to have suffered an unexplained skin rash.
Ground crews and medical staff at Edinburgh Airport were alerted before the aircraft landed safely at 11.10pm, the Mirror reports.
An easyJet spokesperson said: “Flight EZY3320 from Hurghada to Edinburgh on 3 November was met by medical services on landing due to some unwell customers onboard.
“Our crew did all they could to assist during the flight. The wellbeing of our customers and crew is our highest priority.”
The incident comes just weeks after another easyJet flight from Egypt to Scotland experienced a similar outbreak of illness.
On October 22, at least eight passengers on flight U23116 from Sharm el-Sheikh to Glasgow reportedly suffered severe nausea and vomiting during the journey.
The aircraft landed safely and no medical assistance was required. The airline later suggested the illness may have been linked to food contamination at a resort hotel before departure.
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