An aircraft travelling from the United Kingdom to Ibiza was compelled to reverse course mid-journey after its crew issued an emergency distress signal.
The service, operating as LS1473 between London Stansted and the Spanish island, transmitted a squawk 7700 message while cruising at altitude above French territory.
The code denotes a general aviation emergency and prompts priority handling from air traffic services.
The Boeing 737-800, bearing the registration G-JZHF, executed an unscheduled about-turn and received clearance to divert to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The aircraft subsequently landed without incident on runway 27L during the late morning period.
First responders were positioned at the Parisian aerodrome in anticipation of the aircraft’s arrival.
According to aviation monitoring sources, the 27-year-old machine entered commercial service originally in 1999 and had previously operated with carriers including the Dutch budget operator Transaviam before joining the Jet2 fleet.
Investigations into the circumstances prompting the emergency declaration had not yet concluded at the time of reporting.
Tracking information indicated the aircraft initiated its deviation approximately 60 minutes following departure, which occurred at 8.10am.
Representatives for the airline had not provided a statement when approached.
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The item must not exceed 10 kilograms in weight and must stay within maximum dimensions of 56 centimetres by 45 centimetres by 25 centimetres, inclusive of wheels and handles.
An additional small bag such as a handbag, laptop case or airport purchase may be carried provided it remains under-seat and conforms to 40 by 30 by 20 centimetres.
Bags breaching the stipulated size, weight or quantity limits are subject to additional charges.
The airline retains the authority to transport any cabin baggage to the hold for operational or capacity reasons, in which case passengers must ensure valuables including travel documentation, currency, medication, keys, spare lithium batteries and electronic devices containing lithium batteries accompany them in the passenger cabin.