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Weather Cancellation of Jet2 LanzaroteManchester Flight Strands Passengers Overnight

Lanzarote airport attributed the disruption to adverse weather, with passenger care the responsibility of airlines.

Overview

  • Jet2 flight LS182, scheduled to depart Lanzarote for Manchester at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, was canceled after the airport cited adverse weather.
  • Passengers say the full flight boarded and then remained on the aircraft for about four hours before being sent back to the terminal shortly before midnight.
  • With the airport closing overnight and hotel rooms reportedly scarce, many travelers slept on floors, chairs, or luggage in the terminal.
  • Passengers reported receiving €20 food vouchers and complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits, with many eventually flying home around noon Sunday after roughly a 16-hour delay.
  • A spokesperson for César Manrique–Lanzarote Airport said airlines are responsible for passenger assistance, and UK outlets reported they had sought comment from Jet2.