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High Winds Disrupt Bilbao Arrivals, Forcing Diversions and a Munich Turnback

Vitoria’s airport took three rerouted arrivals, leaving travelers to wait for later connections.

Overview

  • Strong gusts at Bilbao’s Loiu airport on Thursday prevented several landings and triggered weather-related diversions.
  • Five operations were redirected, with three flights from London, Tenerife and Granada landing at Vitoria/Foronda.
  • Lufthansa flight LH1824 from Munich was unable to land, approached alternates near Barcelona and “La Paloma,” and ultimately returned to origin after about four and a half hours in the air.
  • A Vueling GranadaBilbao service encountered turbulence that alarmed more than 100 passengers before diverting away from Loiu.
  • Passengers on affected flights faced delays and rebooking, while San Sebastián’s airport operated without disruptions.