Wizz Air flight delayed for 18 hours: Passengers stuck in Brussels airport

A Wizz Air flight from Brussels to Budapest was delayed for more than 18 hours due to a series of technical and logistical challenges. Passengers spent an unexpected night at Brussels’ Zaventem Airport, finally departing on Thursday afternoon.

Passengers on a Wizz Air flight from Brussels to Budapest endured an unusually long delay this week after their flight, initially scheduled for Wednesday evening, was postponed until Thursday afternoon, Telex reports. The airline confirmed that the plane eventually departed at 1:49 PM on Thursday after multiple setbacks.

The issues began when the aircraft, while taxiing to the runway, encountered mud splashing onto it, causing the sensors to issue error signals. This prompted an extensive inspection to rule out potential malfunctions, delaying the flight’s departure.

However, the challenges didn’t end there. Freezing temperatures required the plane to be de-iced before takeoff, but the airport faced a shortage of de-icing fluid, exacerbating the delay further. These complications not only disrupted the Wizz flight but also impacted other operations at Zaventem Airport.

Wizz Air highlighted that passenger safety remained their top priority throughout the ordeal. Although the situation caused significant inconvenience, the airline emphasised its commitment to addressing technical issues thoroughly before allowing the plane to depart.

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