Jet2 flight diverted to Manchester shortly after leaving Leeds Bradford Airport due to 'suspected bird strike'

The Jet2 aircraft was redirected to Manchester Airport shortly after take-off this morning (Thursday).

The plane landed safely and passengers are being transferred to another aircraft.

A Jet2 spokesperson said: "Flight LS217 from Leeds Bradford to Lanzarote followed procedure and diverted to Manchester as a precautionary measure due to a suspected bird strike.

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"After landing safely, the aircraft taxied to stand as normal and we are transferring customers onto a replacement aircraft which will fly them to enjoy their well-deserved holidays in Lanzarote.”