Panic on a flight to Israel: plane stopped just before takeoff

A Wizz Air flight from Rome to Tel Aviv was delayed on the evening of August 7 after a passenger asked to leave the plane before departure. Passengers were disembarked for checks. Wizz Air says the flight is not canceled but delayed.

On Friday evening, August 7, a Wizz Air flight from Rome to Tel Aviv was delayed after one passenger asked to be allowed to leave the plane after boarding had been completed. The unusual request caused concern among other passengers, some fearing a security threat. Security personnel from Rome's airport were called to the scene, and an additional check began. Passengers were taken off the plane for necessary inspections. According to passenger accounts, the captain announced the flight was canceled, but Wizz Air officially stated that the flight was not canceled but merely delayed for additional security measures. The airline emphasized that the plane would depart for Tel Aviv after all procedures were completed and permission was granted, and that the safety of passengers and crew remains the top priority. The incident occurred at Rome's airport; details about the passenger's identity and the reasons for the request have not been disclosed.