On Monday night, passengers aboard easyJet flight 1806 from Reykjavik to Manchester were treated to something special. The pilot took a surprise loop detour mid-flight to allow passengers on both...
In response to the news, easyJet told Simplemost that the move was performed safely and in consultation with air traffic control. The company also sent the following statement:
“We are pleased that the Captain on our flight from Reykjavik to Manchester on Monday evening was able to perform a controlled manoeuvre in order to allow passengers to witness an amazing display from the air of one of nature’s greatest sights, the Aurora Borealis. Our crew will always go above and beyond for our customers and we’re delighted to have been able to share this special view of the Northern Lights with them.
Other pilots of the U.K.-based airline apparently followed suit, judging by tweets such as this one by passenger Clodagh Cremen. “A massive thank you to the pilot & crew on @easyJet flight EZY6942 going from Iceland to Edinburgh this evening,” Cremen said. “A spectacular aurora took off & we were all treated to a full 360° turn to get a view of it – not your average flight & a fabulously kind act of service!”flight EZY6942 going from Iceland to Edinburgh this evening.👏🏻👏🏻
A spectacular aurora took off & we were all treated to a full 360° turn to get a view of it – not your average flight & a fabulously kind act of service! 🌌
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