Emirates flight EK209 from Athens to Newark diverted to Dublin with a medical emergency, burning off fuel over Athenry to lose weight before landing.
The airport fire service not fully required although an ambulance was on standby for the aircraft’s arrival.
On Saturday Turkish Airlines flight TK7 from Istanbul to Washington diverted to Dublin, also with a medical emergency.
Shannon airport handles the majority of medical emergency diversions to Irish airports, averaging more than one per week.
