Easyjet Edinburgh-Hamburg flight diverted to London Luton over 'suspected technical issue'

The flight landed instead at London Luton Airport and passengers were taken to Germany on another aircraft.

An easyJet spokesperson said: “EasyJet can confirm that flight EZY6931 from Edinburgh to Hamburg diverted to Luton due to a suspected technical issue.

"The captain performed a routine landing in accordance with standard operating procedures and the flight was met by emergency services on arrival in Luton as a precaution only.

"Passengers disembarked normally in Luton and a replacement aircraft was arranged for passengers to continue their journey to Hamburg.

“The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is easyJet's highest priority.”