Dramatic footage shows an aircraft struggling to land at a busy northern England airport after being caught in fierce winds. The Jet2 flight was blown sideways as it battled the strong gusts while approaching Leeds Bradford Airport, earlier today. A Jet2 aircraft (pictured) is blown sideways as it takes off from Leeds Bradford airport in strong winds todayIt comes just weeks after an Easyjet flight had to be diverted to Edinburgh as the airport was hit by gusts that swept Britain. There were at least two diversions, with one Jet2 Boeing 737-800 having to perform a go-around amid the powerful gusts of 52mph. It was then diverted to Edinburgh after four attempts, while a Jet2 aircraft was also diverted to Manchester.

Source: Daily Mail February 01, 2020 20:02 UTC