Passengers Endure 90 Minutes Without Air Conditioning on Blue Bird Flight to Crete

First reported by Mako · 22 hours ago

What happened

On Monday, Blue Bird airline passengers flying to Crete were stuck on a delayed plane without air conditioning for over 90 minutes, prompting police calls and complaints.

• 01Blue Bird flight to Crete delayed over two hours on the tarmac without air conditioning.
• 02Passengers endured 90 minutes of heat inside the plane during peak August temperatures.
• 03Some passengers contacted police to report the lack of air conditioning.
• 04Others demanded the pilot come out to address the passengers.
• 05A flight attendant opened the plane doors after more than an hour and a half without ventilation.
• 06The incident adds to frequent complaints against Blue Bird airline.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Passengers Endure 90 Minutes Without Air Conditioning on Blue Bird Flight to Crete

Channel 13Center · Hebrew20 hours ago

Blue Bird Passengers Held Nearly Two Hours on Plane Without Air Conditioning at Ben Gurion Airport

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew21 hours ago

Passengers Face Heat and Delay on Bluebird Flight from Israel to Crete

MakoCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago

Blue Bird Passengers Endure Over Hour Delay on Ground Without Proper Air Conditioning

N12Center · Hebrew22 hours ago

Blue Bird Passengers Endure Over Hour Delay on Ground Without Adequate Air Conditioning

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