EasyJet Flight Grounded After Collision With Tug at Manchester Airport
Chaos hit Manchester Airport on Saturday morning when an EasyJet flight was suddenly grounded after its Airbus made contact with a ground vehicle. Rescue crews were quick to respond to the bizarre incident at Terminal 1.
Collision Halts Flight EZY2029 to Lanzarote
Flight EZY2029, set to depart at 7am for sunny Lanzarote, was delayed after the plane’s front wheels clipped an aircraft tug during pushback. Witnesses described how the tug — a vehicle used to move planes on the tarmac — accidentally collided with the Airbus A320.
Passengers Safe but Re-Routed
- Passengers disembarked safely and were moved to another plane.
- Emergency services treated the scene as a precaution; no injuries reported.
- One gate was closed, but other flights faced no disruptions.
EasyJet Apologises for Delay and Inconvenience
Flight EZY2029 from Manchester to Lanzarote this morning has been delayed departing after the tug came into contact with the aircraft during pushback from the terminal,” an EasyJet spokesperson said.
“Passengers disembarked and returned to the terminal where we are providing refreshments while we arrange for an alternative aircraft to operate the flight this afternoon. Safety is our highest priority, and we are sorry for any inconvenience caused by the delay.”
