Zim GBC News Reporter
An EasyJet flight from Paphos, Cyprus, to Bristol was forced to make an emergency landing in Turkey on Saturday night after passengers reported a smoke smell in the cabin.
The pilot of flight EZY2902 diverted to Izmir just 80 minutes after takeoff following the incident.
The aircraft landed safely, and emergency services attended as a precaution.
A spokesperson for EasyJet confirmed the incident, stating:
“We can confirm that flight EZY2902 from Paphos to Bristol diverted to Izmir due to a technical issue which resulted in a smoke smell onboard. The aircraft landed safely in Izmir and was met by emergency services as a routine and precautionary measure only. All passengers disembarked as normal into the terminal. They will continue to Bristol on a replacement aircraft later today.”
Second Safety Incident Involving EasyJet
The emergency landing comes just weeks after an EasyJet pilot was suspended for flying dangerously close to a mountain during a flight to Egypt.
On February 2, Captain Paul Elsworth was temporarily banned from flying after his Airbus A320 triggered a Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) alarm while descending toward Hurghada.
The plane, carrying 190 passengers and crew, narrowly avoided a collision with a 2,329ft (710m) peak after descending to 3,100ft (945m)—far below the standard safe altitude of 6,000ft (1,828m).
Cockpit recordings captured the alarm blaring:
“Pull up, terrain, terrain, pull up, pull up, terrain ahead, pull up.” Only a last-second maneuver by the pilot prevented disaster.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing, with aviation authorities reviewing whether procedural errors contributed to the near-miss.
EasyJet has not commented further on the suspension but maintains that safety remains its top priority.
Passengers affected by the diverted flight to Izmir are expected to arrive in Bristol later today.
Zim GBC News©2025
Zim GBC News Reporter
An EasyJet flight from Paphos, Cyprus, to Bristol was forced to make an emergency landing in Turkey on Saturday night after passengers reported a smoke smell in the cabin.
The pilot of flight EZY2902 diverted to Izmir just 80 minutes after takeoff following the incident.
The aircraft landed safely, and emergency services attended as a precaution.
A spokesperson for EasyJet confirmed the incident, stating:
“We can confirm that flight EZY2902 from Paphos to Bristol diverted to Izmir due to a technical issue which resulted in a smoke smell onboard. The aircraft landed safely in Izmir and was met by emergency services as a routine and precautionary measure only. All passengers disembarked as normal into the terminal. They will continue to Bristol on a replacement aircraft later today.”
Second Safety Incident Involving EasyJet
The emergency landing comes just weeks after an EasyJet pilot was suspended for flying dangerously close to a mountain during a flight to Egypt.
On February 2, Captain Paul Elsworth was temporarily banned from flying after his Airbus A320 triggered a Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) alarm while descending toward Hurghada.
The plane, carrying 190 passengers and crew, narrowly avoided a collision with a 2,329ft (710m) peak after descending to 3,100ft (945m)—far below the standard safe altitude of 6,000ft (1,828m).
Cockpit recordings captured the alarm blaring:
“Pull up, terrain, terrain, pull up, pull up, terrain ahead, pull up.” Only a last-second maneuver by the pilot prevented disaster.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing, with aviation authorities reviewing whether procedural errors contributed to the near-miss.
EasyJet has not commented further on the suspension but maintains that safety remains its top priority.
Passengers affected by the diverted flight to Izmir are expected to arrive in Bristol later today.
Zim GBC News©2025