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Air Haifa Passengers Trapped Two Hours Without Air Conditioning on Flight to Larnaca
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First reported by Mako · 21 minutes ago
What happened
Passengers on an Air Haifa flight to Larnaca were stuck on the plane for nearly two hours without air conditioning due to airport delays and maintenance issues, causing two women to faint. The airline apologized and offered compensation credits.
- 01Air Haifa flight passengers endured a two-hour delay without air conditioning on board in August heat.
- 02The plane's engine was shut off, disabling ventilation and causing dangerous cabin temperatures.
- 03Two women fainted, and passengers including children suffered from lack of air and heat.
- 04Delay resulted from three simultaneous Air Haifa flights arriving at unprepared Larnaca Airport.
- 05Passengers reported poor communication and distress, knocking on doors and shouting for help.
- 06Air Haifa apologized, is investigating, and offered $75 credit per passenger for future flights.
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