Due to “chemical smell”: Easyjet cancels flight to Switzerland

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The 106 passengers on board an Easyjet flight that was supposed to fly from Birmingham to Geneva last Wednesday were already in their seats. Preparations for takeoff were in full swing, but then the pilot called with a surprising announcement: “Bad news: I don’t think we’re going to fly tonight.”

As British media report, the pilot noticed a “chemical” smell. This came from the back of the cabin. That’s why he decided not to start the machine. However, neither the passengers nor the crew noticed the smell, but the pilot insisted not to operate the flight as planned for “safety reasons”.

Passengers were left alone

Those affected had to spend five hours at the airport before being told to look for a hotel. After the plane was cleared, the crew and cabin crew went home. As Easyjet itself said in a statement, they left the care of the stranded passengers to Swissport employees: “Our ground handling partner Swissport supported the customers throughout their time at the airport.”

The airline also announced that the reason for the “flight delayed last night” was “technical issues.” Easyjet would like to make it clear that the airline operates its aircraft fleet “in strict accordance with the guidelines of all manufacturers”. Nevertheless, those affected still reached Switzerland – the next morning a plane left for Geneva at 9:20 am. (Unpleasant)

Source: Blick