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Ryanair Jet Makes Emergency Landing After Window Dislodges

POLICY WIRE — Thessaloniki, Greece — A Ryanair aircraft was compelled to execute an emergency landing at Thessaloniki airport in Greece on Friday after a window...

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July 11, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Thessaloniki, Greece — A Ryanair aircraft was compelled to execute an emergency landing at Thessaloniki airport in Greece on Friday after a window on the plane became dislodged shortly after takeoff. The airline confirmed the unscheduled return to the airport.

The incident involved a Ryanair flight departing from Thessaloniki. According to Ryanair, the emergency landing was initiated due to a window that was dislodged.

Further details emerged from two industry sources, who stated that a passenger was partially sucked out of the aircraft through the compromised window. This information was reported by the originating agency, citing these industry sources.

The aircraft returned to Thessaloniki following the reported window dislodgement and the subsequent claim regarding a passenger. The immediate response involved the emergency landing procedure at the departure airport.

(Reporting based on Associated Press)

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