Shocking moment easyJet flight to Menorca is intercepted by Spanish Air Force fighter plane over ‘security’ fears

AN EASYJET flight from Gatwick to Menorca was escorted by Spanish fighter jets after a security alert. Dramatic pictures show the F18 warplanes flying alongside the Airbus A319 much to the shock of passengers. TWITTER EasyJet confirmed the incident occured while the passenger plane was landing yesterday in Menorca. “easyJet can confirm flight EZY8303 from London Gatwick to Menorca was escorted by military aircraft while landing in Menorca and delayed disembarking due to precautionary security checks,” a spokesman said. “The passengers have since disembarked. “The safety and security of its passengers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority and we would like to thank passengers for their understanding Most read in News MALL BLOODBATH Moment Copenhagen gunman stalks mall in rampage that left 2 teens & man dead 'LOOK AFTER EACH OTHER' Harry Styles cancels gig and says he's 'heartbroken' after shooting CLUB 'RAPE' Boy, 14, 'raped woman in nightclub toilet' after bouncer 'left them in cubicle' SHARK CARNAGE SECOND tourist dies in shark attack at resort hours after woman, 68, killed SHARK TRAGEDY Swimmer killed by shark in Egypt pictured after tragic final words revealed CLEANING UP Company offers whopping £4,400 a MONTH without experience - but no one wants it