TUI Flight Lands on Burst Tyre Blocking East Midlands Runway, Causing Airport-Wide Delays

A Tui flight (BY7113) scheduled to land at Birmingham Airport was diverted mid-air and landed safely at East Midlands Airport due to a burst tyre. The aircraft remained stuck on the runway for over two hours, blocking operations and causing significant disruptions including seven inbound flight diversions and five outbound delays. Passengers were evacuated and transferred by coach to Birmingham Airport, while other flights faced diversions primarily to Birmingham. East Midlands Airport confirmed the runway is now fully operational but advised travelers to check flight statuses due to ongoing disruptions. The pilot received praise for safely landing the plane during the emergency, although some passengers expressed frustration over communication delays during the incident. Airport officials apologized for the inconvenience and urged passengers to stay updated via their airlines.