Ryanair flight returns to Malaga, Aer Lingus delayed

Last night's Ryanair flight RYR 2849 from Malaga to Shannon operated by B737-8AS EI-DPD was forced to return to Malaga airport ten minutes into the flight after smoke was seen coming from a luggage bin. The aircraft was met by emergency services on it's return. 

Subsequent examination of the aircraft determined that it was safe to fly and it departed Malaga for Shannon 4 1/2 hours later. None of the crew or 133 passengers suffered any injuries in the incident.

On Friday, Aer Lingus flight EIN 118 from Washington Dulles to Dublin operated by A330-200 EI-LAX was forced to return to the terminal when one of the aircraft's hydraulic pumps failed. After 5 1/2 hours of attempting to effect repairs, the 260 passengers were disembarked and brought to local hotels. The aircraft departed as flight EIN 1118, 28 hours later.