Emergency Landing in Bordeaux: Volotea Plane’s Depressurization Scare

The flight between Lourdes-Tarbes airport and Paris-Orly could well have turned tragic this Friday, June 2 in the morning. Next to a problem on the plane Leaving the Hautes-Pyrénées early in the morning, the pilot had to change his course to land at Bordeaux Mérignac airport in an emergency.

According to information revealed by The Midi Dispatchthe Captain was forced to land following a depressurization in the cabin.

“The plane descended rapidly”

“Depressurization causes the plane descended rapidly, which caused a loss of oxygen, says Volotea. Oxygen masks were therefore released so that passengers can breathe Normally. »

The pilots and employees present during the flight knew how to react quickly and emergency protocols were followed. “Passengers have also praised the professionalism of the team,” says the company.

Diverted, the plane finally landed in Bordeaux and a specialized assistance area was set up to welcome passengers. More fear than harm for the 122 people present during the flight, who eventually reached Paris by land.

” It’s a very rare incident, ends Volotea, and we are currently investigating what may have caused this depressurization. Passenger safety is our priority. »

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