A Jet2 emergency unfolded on 30 October 2026 when flight LS1750 diverted to Split Airport in Croatia after developing a technical issue en route to Manchester. All 171 people on board landed safely, with no injuries reported, according to Liverpool Echo.
The flight had departed Samos, Greece at approximately 1:38 to 1:40 pm local time and was scheduled to arrive at Manchester Airport (MAN) at 3:30 pm UK time, according to Liverpool Echo and corroborated by Wales Online and Aviation A2Z.
The Jet2 Emergency on Flight LS1750
The crew declared a Jet2 emergency by squawking 7700 during the flight, as Liverpool Echo, Wales Online and Aviation A2Z all report. The aircraft diverted to Split rather than continuing to Manchester, with a technical issue given as the reason, according to Liverpool Echo.
The Mirror reported, as repeated by Aviation A2Z, that Split Airport placed its emergency services on standby ahead of the aircraft's arrival. The flight landed safely at Split with no injuries reported.
Aircraft and Passengers
The Mirror reported, as repeated by Aviation A2Z, that the aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-800 registered G-JZBU. You can use our Aircraft Search tool to find more information on specific airframes.
The Mirror reported, as repeated by Aviation A2Z, that there were 165 passengers and 6 crew members on board, totalling 171 people.
Jet2's Recent Incident Record
This is not the first time a Jet2 flight has declared an emergency in 2026. In June, a Jet2 flight to London declared an emergency, and just days before this incident, a Jet2 Boeing 737-800 veered off the runway at Birmingham Airport during Storm Boelo. The sequence will be of interest to passengers and aviation watchers alike.
All three events are catalogued in our Squawk 7700 hub, which tracks live emergencies and maintains an archive of incidents.
A Separate Incident: EasyJet EZY415
The same day's news also carried details of a separate, earlier incident involving a different carrier. Daily Record reported, as repeated by Wales Online, that on 18 October 2026, easyJet flight EZY415 from Glasgow to Southampton diverted to Liverpool John Lennon Airport following a bird strike. Daily Record reported, as repeated by Wales Online, that the aircraft was an Airbus A319 that issued squawk 7700 approximately 25 minutes after take-off, while passing over Lancashire at around 24,000 ft. Daily Record also reported, as repeated by Wales Online, that EZY415 had departed Glasgow at 8:09 am, was scheduled to land at Southampton at 9:25 am, and landed safely at Liverpool at 9:14 am.
The two incidents are unconnected but illustrate how squawk 7700 declarations, while serious, regularly result in safe outcomes when crews and airports follow established emergency procedures.
The Bottom Line
The Jet2 emergency diversion to Split on 30 October 2026 ended without injury to any of the 171 people on board. Split Airport's decision to place emergency services on standby ahead of the landing reflects standard protocol when an aircraft is transmitting squawk 7700. The technical issue that prompted the diversion has not yet been described in detail by the airline or any investigating authority, and we will update our coverage if Jet2 or investigators release further information.
This article draws on reporting by liverpoolecho, walesonline and Aviation A2Z.
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