Vueling flight VY3210 from Barcelona to Tenerife North (Airbus A321 registered EC-MQB) was diverted to Gran Canaria this morning due to a medical emergency on board, after failing to land at its intended destination. The crew requested priority landing, prompting swift coordination by air traffic controllers.
La tripulación del vuelo procedente de Barcelona, tras frustrar en #Tenerife Norte, se desvía a #GranCanaria donde solicita prioridad por urgencia médica a bordo. Se prioriza su aproximación y aterrizaje por pista 21 mientras se coordina con el aeropuerto la atención médica en… pic.twitter.com/uQkxggukHH
— 😉Controladores Aéreos 🇪🇸 (@controladores) November 20, 2024
The aircraft successfully landed on runway 21 at Gran Canaria’s Gando Airport, where emergency teams were already on standby. An ambulance was waiting to provide immediate assistance to the affected passenger, showcasing the critical role of air traffic controllers and ground teams in ensuring passenger safety during such situations.
