EasyJet flight to Tenerife returns to Gatwick Airport over France after 'hydraulic failure'

According to flight tracker Radarbox, the easyJet flight U28033 returned to the airport after turning back over France ‘squawking 7700’, meaning emergency, due to hydraulic failure.

EasyJet, in a statement, confirmed that the flight turned back to the airport as a precaution due to a “technical issue”.

A spokesperson said: “We can confirm that the Captain of flight EZY8033 from London Gatwick to Tenerife took the decision to return to Gatwick as a precaution, due to a technical issue. The Captain performed a routine landing in accordance with standard operating procedures and passengers have disembarked normally.

“We are arranging for an alternative aircraft to operate the flight to Tenerife and would like to thank customers for their patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of the delay. The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is our highest priority and easyJet operates its aircraft in strict compliance with manufacturer guidelines.”