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Ryanair Criticizes Berlin Airport's Strict Curfew After Flight Diversion

A delayed Ryanair flight to Berlin was diverted to Hannover due to Berlin's midnight curfew, reigniting calls for greater operational flexibility.

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Overview

  • A Ryanair flight from Vilnius to Berlin was diverted to Hannover after arriving seven minutes past Berlin Airport's midnight curfew.
  • The flight was delayed over an hour due to weather conditions beyond Ryanair's control, leaving 189 passengers stranded overnight.
  • Passengers were transported by bus from Hannover to Berlin, arriving at dawn after a three-hour journey.
  • Ryanair has criticized Berlin Airport's rigid curfew policy as 'inaccettabile' and called for more flexibility in exceptional cases.
  • Berlin Airport defends the curfew, citing its purpose to protect residents from nighttime noise, with exceptions only for emergencies or state flights.