easyJet

An easyJet flight heading to Malta from London Gatwick on Monday morning was diverted.

The flight, EZY 8761, was due to depart at 6.30am and arrive in Malta at 10.40am.

However, the aircraft, an Airbus A319, had to make an emergency landing in Lyon about halfway on the trip to Malta.

An update by easyJet Operations Control at approximately 9am stated that the flight was diverted “due to a passenger requiring further assistance.”

Further updates said that the flight took off from Lyon again at 11.45am and is set to arrive in Malta at around 1pm.

Featured Image:

Related

Mandatory culture and language course introduced for foreign workers seeking longer permits

March 27, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The reform aims to improve labour market stability by ensuring that foreign workers are better integrated and trained

Malta explores importing renewable energy from North Africa

March 27, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The project is targeting the importation of approximately 0.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) of renewable energy annually

Employers call for moratorium on public sector recruitment ahead of elections

March 27, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Malta Employers President Ivan Refalo once against raised concerns about politically driven recruitment