According to data from the website “Flight Radar24,” the airplane flew briefly over the Madrid area more than an hour after takeoff. The incident caused delays and cancellations of several flights, especially those headed to London, which led to chaos in travel and confusion among passengers.
Many passengers turned to social media to express their frustration, with some posting pictures from the windows of stationary planes, while other flights were redirected to cities like Brussels.
The operating company announced that the technical issue was resolved, but warned that delays would persist due to the backlog of flights. They advised passengers to contact airlines for updates on their flights.
In a statement, “NATS,” the company responsible for air traffic control in the UK, reported that departures had resumed from all airports, but expected delays to continue across the country in the coming hours.
It is worth noting that bird strikes on aircraft are rare, but they can cause significant damage and disrupt air traffic, especially during peak times like summer.
