A holidaymaker has died on a flight from the Spanish island Majora to Scotland.

The Thomson flight bound for Glasgow diverted to Manchester on Tuesday night due to a medical emergency after a passenger took ill.

Thomson Airways flight TOM1239 was due to arrive in Glasgow at 10.40pm but eventually landed at 3.50am.

A spokesman for Thomson Airways: "Thomson Airways can confirm that a customer travelling from Palma to Glasgow has sadly died.

"We would like to offer our deepest condolences to their family and friends at this very difficult time. We are currently supporting the family and will continue to assist in any way we can.

"The flight, TOM1239 from Palma to Glasgow, diverted to Manchester Airport due to the medical emergency. The flight landed at Glasgow airport at around 3.50am.

"We'd like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding during this sad time."