Flight delays and cancellations at Pulkovo airport due to severe weather conditions causing a shortage of parking spots…
Flight delays and cancellations at Pulkovo airport due to severe weather conditions causing a shortage of parking spots for aircraft. This led to aircraft circling before landing and further disruptions to the flight schedule.
Passenger flight delay from Istanbul due to a VIP arrival and airspace closure
Passenger flight delay from Istanbul due to a VIP arrival and airspace closure. Passengers were kept on the plane for 5 hours with only water provided. Subsequent information indicated a UAV-related reason for the delay.
Transit through UK airports on a single ticket does not guarantee the connecting flight will wait for delayed passengers
Transit through UK airports on a single ticket does not guarantee the connecting flight will wait for delayed passengers. If a delay occurs, airlines typically rebook passengers on the next available flight. A minimum transit time of 2-3 hours is recommended. Travelers without a valid UK visa should verify if they qualify for the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) concession, as local border officers have final discretion.
Experience with Turkish Airlines flight cancellations and poor passenger treatment
Experience with Turkish Airlines flight cancellations and poor passenger treatment. Multiple flights were consolidated, causing significant delays. Passengers received conflicting explanations for the delays, ranging from weather to political reasons. Past experience of being stranded in Istanbul for 36 hours with inadequate accommodation highlights the need for passengers to be proactive in asserting their rights.