A plane bound for the US was diverted to Dublin Airport this afternoon after reports of two incidents on board.
The United Airlines flight, which left Brussels earlier today was en route to Newark when it landed in Dublin.
In a statement, the operators of the airport, the daa, said the flight, UA998, diverted to Dublin due to two separate issues - a disruptive passenger and a suspected medical issue on board.
It said appropriate protocols were put in place by Dublin Airport Operations and Airport Police for the arrival of the aircraft and the Gardaí, National Ambulance Service and HSE personnel met the aircraft on arrival.
daa Statement:
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) June 3, 2024
Flight UA998 from Brussels to New York's Newark Airport diverted to @DublinAirport this afternoon due to reports of two separate incidents - a disruptive passenger and a suspected medical issue - on board. ⁰⁰Appropriate protocols were put in place by Dublin… pic.twitter.com/apAcVBpjJG
In a statement United Airlines said "United flight 998 from Brussels to New York/Newark landed safely in Dublin on Monday because of a disruptive passenger".
"Separately, a medical situation was identified with a different passenger. Medical personnel in Ireland investigated and cleared the flight to continue with the removal of one disruptive passenger, one ill passenger and one other person traveling with the ill passenger. The flight has re-departed for New York/Newark."
