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EasyJet continues to divert flights as Southend airport remains shut

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Gary Noakes
15 July 2025

EasyJet has confirmed it will not operate flights from Southend airport on Tuesday (15 July) due to the continued investigation into a crash there.

Southend airport iStock 1340790603 (Credit: iStock / Boarding1Now)

Southend airport remains closed while accident investigators continue work (Credit: iStock / Boarding1Now)

Four people died on Sunday (13 July) when a medical repatriation aircraft burst into flames shortly after taking off from Southend.

EasyJet said: “As London Southend airport remains closed, three return flights departing this morning will operate to and from Gatwick today [Tuesday]. Three return flights this afternoon will also be operated from Gatwick and only return to an alternative airport should the airport continue to be closed.”

Southend airport has confirmed it will remain closed until further notice.