'The pilot told us not to be alarmed... then fire engines met us on the runway'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPassengers on board a flight that made an emergency landing in Manchester have told of the moment the pilot urged them 'not to be alarmed'.
The Jet2 flight, from Malaga, requested a priority landing due to a 'fault' indication with the aircraft. Fire crews met the plane on the runway after it landed on Wednesday afternoon (August 14).
Pictures taken after landing show a number of airport fire service vehicles circling the aircraft, before it was later deemed safe for passengers to disembark. READ MORE 'Someone came storming in, masked up, with a gun' - Shock as armed robber bursts into Halifax bank Passengers on board have since praised staff on board for keeping customers 'calm' during the 'nerve-racking' situation, as they were told 'not to be alarmed' about emergency crews meeting the plane upon landing.
One passenger, who asked to remain anonymous, said: "The pilot was extremely calm and told us that there was a technical issue and that he had asked for external help when we got to the airport and not to be alarmed if we saw flashing lights. "It was quite nerve-racking but the staff seemed very calm.
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