A flight declared an emergency on approach to Glasgow Airport on Monday.
Jet2 flight LS190 from Palma de Mallorca used the Squawk 7700 transponder code to signal distress on approach.
It's understood the reason for the alert was a medical emergency on board.
The flight declared an emergency at an altitude of 8,214 metres (26950ft) close to Wigton shortly before flying into Scotland.
Read More:
- Edinburgh flight declares emergency after passenger takes ill onboard
- Jet fuel crisis in Europe could cancel summer holidays
- Prestwick Airport reveals flights win from major airline
A similar incident occurred at the weekend when a passenger was taken ill on a flight from Alicante to Edinburgh.
The crew of flight FR5578 from Alicante issued a 'squawk 7700' code, which indicates an emergency onboard the aircraft, while in the skies above Dumfries and Galloway at around 7.20am on Friday.
7700 is a squawk code that is reserved for emergency situations and immediately alerts Air Traffic Control (ATC) and other units that the aircraft squawking 7700 is in distress.
FlightRadar24 data showed the plane was at an altitude of around 20,000 ft when the incident occurred.
The plane landed safely in Edinburgh and the passenger was met by medics on the tarmac.
Jet2 has been contacted for comment.
Share