Jet2 flight from Liverpool to Palma de Mallorca diverts to Manchester after emergency

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A Jet2 flight from Liverpool to Palma de Mallorca declared an emergency near Manchester, with a 7700 transponder alert, and appears to be diverting to Manchester Airport. The Boeing 737-800 reportedly issued the emergency signal at 12,875 feet. Tracking data shows it changed course near Shrewsbury, turning back from its 8:00am departure toward Liverpool and now heading for Manchester. Aviation alert service Squawk reported the 7700 general emergency. The incident is developing; no further details about passengers or cause have been released.


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