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21/11/2016
Investigation Launched After De-Icing Vehicle Collides With Easyjet Plane
An investigation has been launched after a de-icing vehicle collided into an Easyjet plane at Belfast International Airport.
The incident happened at around 4pm on Sunday, 20 November.
The Belfast to Amsterdam flight was forced to cancel following a technical issue from the crash.
The firm issued an apology to customers and said they could be rebooked onto the next available flight or obtain a refund.
In a statement Easyjet said: "The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is always EasyJet's highest priority.
"The captain kept the passengers informed and they were given the option of being rebooked onto the next available flight or obtain a refund."
(CD)
The incident happened at around 4pm on Sunday, 20 November.
The Belfast to Amsterdam flight was forced to cancel following a technical issue from the crash.
The firm issued an apology to customers and said they could be rebooked onto the next available flight or obtain a refund.
In a statement Easyjet said: "The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is always EasyJet's highest priority.
"The captain kept the passengers informed and they were given the option of being rebooked onto the next available flight or obtain a refund."
(CD)
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