Journey from Lisbon to Funchal Continues to Face Delays
Passengers hoping to return to Madeira on a Sunday evening flight from Lisbon with EasyJet were met with a series of delays that have left them stranded and frustrated. Originally scheduled to depart for Funchal at 19:30h on Sunday, the flight was postponed multiple times, pushing travelers' patience to the limit as they faced yet another setback.
Flight Delayed Five Times
The journey initially faced an overnight delay, with passengers rescheduled for Monday at 14:00h. Yet the rescheduled time quickly became a moving target, with further shifts to 15:00h, then to 16:00h, 18:15h, and eventually to 19:15h. Passengers reported a lack of clear communication and were left uncertain about when they would finally reach their destination.
Desperate, passengers reported to the newspaper that they have been sitting inside the plane since 16:15h, with the crew already replaced after reaching their work-time limit.
Passengers Wait Onboard for Hours as Crew Changes
As the flight's schedule repeatedly shifted, passengers reported being held on the plane from around 4:15 p.m. with limited updates. During this time, the crew on duty reportedly reached their work limit and had to be replaced. Passengers remain in limbo as they await new information on the flight’s status and ultimate departure.
Other Lisbon to Madeira Flights Also Canceled
The delays on this flight are part of a broader issue impacting travel between Lisbon and Madeira. Another EasyJet flight set to leave Lisbon for Funchal on Monday evening at 18:45h was also canceled, affecting more travelers attempting to reach the island.
Source: Jornal da Madeira
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