A Jet2 flight from a popular tourist hotspot was delayed after a passenger was showing “possible chicken pox symptoms.”
Flight LS302 from Alicante was held upon arrival in Belfast International Airport.
Jet2 has now confirmed that the flight was held due to a passenger showing symptoms of chicken pox.
Port Health officials boarded the flight while the investigation was ongoing.
A Jet2 Flight was delayed while an investigation took place (file pic)
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It is not known how long passengers were held on-board.
However, the spokesman confirmed everyone has now been allowed to disembark and head into the airport building.
A spokesperson from Jet2 told GB News: “We can confirm that Port Health officials boarded flight LS302 earlier today after reports of a customer showing possible chicken pox symptoms.
“Customers have now departed the aircraft after a short delay, and we apologise for any inconvenience.
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The flight landed at Belfast Airport
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The most recognisable symptom of chicken pox in adults is the rash, similar to that of measles.
Both conditions show up with spots, apart from chicken pox is slightly different.
The spots raise into fluid-filled blisters, eventually popping and scabbing over. Chicken pox is highly contagious due to the nature of the spots and the likelihood of them popping.
Other chicken pox symptoms include a high temperature, aches and pains, and generally feeling unwell ad well as a loss of appetite