A Ryanair flight from Birmingham Airport was forced to divert to Paris after a passenger fell ill mid-flight, causing a five-hour delay. Flight FR995 departed Birmingham Airport at 9.36am on Saturday, June 20, bound for Alicante, Spain. However, the aircraft was rerouted to Paris Beauvais Airport in France after a passenger required medical treatment.
Passenger disembarked in Paris
The unwell passenger was disembarked at Paris Beauvais, where medical care was provided. The flight then continued to Alicante, arriving at 2.37pm, approximately 90 minutes behind schedule.
Ryanair statement on the incident
A Ryanair spokesperson confirmed the diversion, stating: "Flight FR995 from Birmingham to Alicante on 20 June diverted to Paris after a passenger became ill onboard. The passenger offloaded at Paris Beauvais airport before this flight continued to Alicante following a brief delay."
Impact on passengers
The diversion added significant travel time for passengers, with the total journey lasting over five hours instead of the usual direct flight time. No further details on the passenger's condition have been released.
