Vomiting illness erupts on easyJet flight as alert issued to Edinburgh Airport

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Passengers on board the easyJet flight from Egypt to Scotland reportedly suffered high temperatures, nausea and severe vomiting, with one child developing an unexplained rash

A mystery illness outbreak struck an easyJet flight from Egypt, with at least seven passengers falling ill mid-air and emergency teams alerted ahead of its arrival in Scotland.

Cabin crew reported multiple people suffering from a sudden illness as the aircraft travelled from the Red Sea resort of Hurghada to Edinburgh on Tuesday, November 3.

Flight U23320, operated by an Airbus A320neo, contacted air traffic control before landing.

The affected passengers were said to be suffering from high temperatures, flu-like symptoms, nausea and severe vomiting. One child also reportedly developed an unexplained skin rash during the journey.

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