TUI plane diverted for emergency landing after take-offThe plane was met by emergency servicesView Image A TUI Airlines Boeing 737-8K5A TUI flight had to be diverted for an emergency landing shortly after takeoff in the UK. Boeing 737, TOM 6754, took off from Cardiff Airport at 4.30pm. ‌The plane again circled to burn fuel before landing, where passengers and crew were taken off at 5.30pm The plane was met on the runway by four fire appliances and other emergency vehicles. ‌A TUI spokesperson said the incident was caused by birds close to Cardiff Airport when the plane was taking off. Article continues belowA spokesperson for Cardiff Airport said: "We are aware of an incident involving flight TOM6754 from Cardiff to Paphos.