Archive · 15 Aug 2025
EasyJet Planes Clip Wings at Manchester Airport
Imagine two airplanes driving on a road, getting ready to take off.
While moving, the tips of their wings bumped into each other, like a small car crash.
Everyone on the planes had to get off, and the airport stopped other planes for a bit.
The people on the planes were given snacks and drinks.
No one got hurt, and the airline is now looking into what happened to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Some passengers were very nervous about flying because of the event.
Two EasyJet planes collided on a taxiway at Manchester Airport.
The incident happened early Friday morning, causing flight disruptions.
Passengers reported a significant impact, with one describing it as a "massive hit."
Flights to Paris and Gibraltar were affected; passengers received vouchers.
EasyJet has launched an investigation into the wingtip contact.
- Who
- EasyJet planes and their passengers.
- What
- Two EasyJet planes' wingtips collided while taxiing.
- When
- Early Friday morning.
- Where
- Manchester Airport.
- Why
- An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.
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Some passengers were anxious or scared to fly after the incident.
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- Airline
- EasyJet
- Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Flights affected
- Paris and Gibraltar bound
- Damage
- Minor
- Injuries
- None reported
- Investigation
- Ongoing by EasyJet
- Time
- Approx. 06:30 BST
