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Etihad passenger jet returns to Manchester Airport after mid-air problem

• 14 January 2019

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Image caption Passengers flying on Etihad Airways had to disembark at Manchester Airport

Passengers have been evacuated from a plane at Manchester Airport following a problem with cabin's pressurisation shortly after take-off.

Etihad Airways flight EY22 to Abu Dhabi left Manchester at 19:28 GMT but returned to the airport 30 minutes later.
One passenger claimed on Facebook there had been a small fire at the back of the plane.
The airport confirmed that fire engines had met the plane but no-one was hurt.
A spokeswoman said: "The flight returned to the airport. Fire engines met the plane in line with normal procedure."

Passenger Graham Ecclestone wrote on Facebook: "Took off. Ten minutes later emergency landing back in Manchester .
"Plane got small fire at back. On ground safe, fire engines attending."
The airline confirmed there was "a technical issue" with the cabin's pressurisation.
A spokesman said: "The aircraft landed safely and passengers have disembarked and are being offered hotel accommodation.
"All guests will be re-booked on to alternative flights.
"We regret any inconvenience caused. The safety of our guests and crew is always our number one priority."