Jet2 flight diverts to Faro after ‘aroma fills cabin’ triggering a ‘red code alert’

Jet2 said at no point was safety compromised whatsoever, and the aircraft landed safely (Picture: Getty Images)

A packed holiday jet from Bournemouth to Gran Canaria has been diverted to Faro over ‘smoke in the cabin.’

The incident, which took place earlier today, triggered a ‘red code alert’ at the Algarve airport with emergency response vehicles being mobilised although the plane landed safely.

Local sources said the diversion was due to ‘smoke in the cabin.’
Jet 2 Flight LS3643 had departed from Bournemouth at 9.55am and was due to arrive in Gran Canaria around 3.5 hour...