Nightmare on Blue Bird flight from Ben-Gurion — police intervened

Passengers on a Blue Bird Airways flight from Ben-Gurion to Crete waited over an hour in a closed plane in the heat, complaining of stuffiness. Some called the police, others knocked on the cockpit door. The flight attendant opened the doors only after an hour. The airline attributed the delay to congestion in Greek airspace and apologized.

Passengers on a Blue Bird Airways flight from Ben-Gurion Airport to Crete faced a lengthy delay: they were stuck in a closed plane for over an hour in the August heat, with air conditioning running at a minimal level. Disgruntled passengers called the police and knocked on the cockpit door demanding explanations. Only after more than an hour did a flight attendant open the doors to let in fresh air. The airline attributed the delay to heavy congestion in Greek airspace and airports, where a significant portion of its operations are concentrated. Blue Bird Airways apologized and said they are working to reduce delays. The article references a publication by Ice.