On Monday, February 3, 2025, easyJet flight EZY811 from London Gatwick to Edinburgh experienced a medical emergency, necessitating immediate attention upon landing. The aircraft touched down at Edinburgh Airport around 4:25 PM, where it was met by the airport’s fire service, the initial responders to the incident. Shortly thereafter, paramedics from the Scottish Ambulance Service arrived and transported the affected passenger to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for further treatment.
An Edinburgh Airport spokesperson stated, “Members of our fire service were first responders to an incident before the arrival of paramedics from the Scottish Ambulance Service.” A representative from the Scottish Ambulance Service added, “We received a call at 16:25 on Monday 3 February to attend an incident at Edinburgh Airport. One ambulance was dispatched to the scene and one patient was transported to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.”
An easyJet spokesperson commented, “Flight EZY811 from London Gatwick to Edinburgh on February 3 was met by paramedics after arrival due to a customer onboard requiring medical attention. The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority.”
The specific details regarding the passenger’s condition have not been disclosed. The swift response from both the flight crew and emergency services underscores the effectiveness of protocols in place to handle in-flight medical emergencies.