Passenger Kelly Wayland, 45, was on the flight travelling from Southend Airport to Malaga, Spain on April 11 when the pilot said six people had to disembark.
Since Saturday, some 8,000 migrants have visited the Moroccan consulate in Almeria alone to collect the necessary documentation needed to gain legal entry into the country.
As hordes of tourists are expected to head to Spain this summer, here are some quieter spots that offer beautiful landscapes and dreamy beaches without the crowds.