Passenger falls unconscious on easyJet flight to Glasgow

The flight from Egypt landed safely on Thursday morning

The easyjet flight was flying from Egypt to Scotland (stock pic) <i>(Image: Nicholas.T.Ansell)</i>

(Image: Nicholas.T.Ansell)

A passenger on a flight arriving in Scotland fell unconscious while the plane was mid-air.

EasyJet said that the traveller, who was on board a flight from Sharm el-Sheikh, lost consciousness as the plane was en route to Glasgow.

However, the holidaymaker was treated by cabin crew and the aircraft did not have to declare a medical emergency.

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The flight, which left Egypt on Wednesday evening, touched down at around 2.30am on Thursday.

Glasgow Airport confirmed that medical staff were not required to meet passengers on arrival.