EasyJet flights experience near miss at Basel Airport; investigation expected

An easyJet Airbus A320 departing from Basel Airport was forced to abort its takeoff on September 8, 2025, after air traffic control (ATC) ordered the maneuver due to another easyJet A320 approaching the same runway. The incident involved flight U2 7272, scheduled for Palma de Mallorca, and a separate inbound flight from Budapest.

According to Flightradar24 data, the departing aircraft had already reached a speed of 112 knots before receiving instructions to reject takeoff. At the same time, the arriving A320 was at an altitude of 1,100 feet and traveling at 154 knots during its final approach. In response to the situation on the runway, the incoming aircraft performed a go-around and later landed safely after entering a holding pattern.

A spokesperson for easyJet commented: “Following instructions from air traffic control, a flight departing from Basel to Palma de Mallorca aborted its take off and a flight arriving from Budapest performed a routine ‘go around’ on 8 September. At no point was the safety of those onboard compromised. Once cleared by the tower, both flights continued their journeys normally. The safety of our customers and crew is easyJet’s highest priority.”