Medical emergency causes Vueling flight to be diverted to Gran Canaria – Aviation.Direct

Vueling flight VY3210, which was traveling from Barcelona to Tenerife North last Thursday, had to be diverted due to a medical emergency on board.

The crew of the Airbus A321 (registration EC-MQB) requested a priority landing after a passenger’s condition deteriorated and landing at the destination was no longer possible. In close cooperation with the air traffic controllers, the diversion to Gran Canaria was organized, where the aircraft landed safely at Gando Airport. Emergency teams were already waiting on site and an ambulance was ready to provide immediate assistance to the affected passenger.

The incident highlights the importance of rapid and precise cooperation between crew and air traffic controllers, which is crucial to the safety of passengers in critical situations. Flight VY3210 was part of a regular flight schedule between Barcelona and Tenerife.