An EasyJet flight from Glasgow has made an emergency landing in Berlin after the captain smelled smoke in the cockpit.
It's understood Flight EZY6819 from Glasgow Airport descended at high speed over Germany before landing at Berlin Schoenefeld Airport.
EasyJet #U26819 from Glasgow to #Berlin has declared an emergency and descending at high speed after squawking 7700 pic.twitter.com/0VV48JokMD
— Flight Info & Alerts (@flightmayday) October 4, 2017
An EasyJet spokeswoman said: "EasyJet can confirm that the captain on flight EZY6819 from Glasgow to Berlin requested an expedited landing at Berlin Schoenefeld Airport due to reports of a smoke smell in the flight deck.
"In line with procedures, the aircraft was met by emergency services upon arrival and all passengers disembarked normally.
LIVE easyJet #U26819 from Glasgow to Berlin SXF is declaring an emergency https://t.co/HOuBmi8upZ pic.twitter.com/UgNp9WDyZv
— AIRLIVE (@airlivenet) October 4, 2017
"EasyJet's engineers in Berlin are working to identify and resolve the issue."
"The safety of its passengers and crew is EasyJet's highest priority.
"We would like to apologise for any inconvenience experienced due to delays."
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