A PLANE that took off from Gatwick had to make an emergency landing after the pilot blacked out, according to reports.
The Easyjet flight had left Sussex yesterday morning heading to Heraklion in Crete only to be forced into a dramatic detour as it landed in Venice.
A spokeswoman from the airline said: “EasyJet can confirm that flight EZY5461 from London Gatwick to Heraklion, which was being operated by a wet leased Titan aircraft, diverted to Venice as a result of the captain requiring medical assistance.
“The first officer performed a routine landing in line with procedures.
“The aircraft landed safely and was met by emergency services on arrival.
“The safety and wellbeing of its passengers and crew is easyJet’s highest priority.”
“EasyJet sent a replacement aircraft and crew from London Gatwick to Venice to operate the flight to Heraklion. This flight has now arrived into Heraklion.
“Passengers were communicated with throughout and were provided with refreshment vouchers.
“We apologise for any inconvenience experienced due to the diversion and resulting delay.”
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