The terror was experienced by passengers because they were very loud turbulence during a flight that forced the pilot of the plane traveling from Barbados to Manchester to divert less than three hours after take off.
The 225 passengers and the 13 crew, who were on the plane serving a P&O cruise line, were expecting to return home for Christmas after taking off from Barbados just before midnight on December 23. However, two and a half hours after Maleth Aero Flight 1975 took off from Barbados, the Airbus A300-200 experienced severe “air turbulence” while cruising at 38,000 feet.
The plane landed in Bermuda and the passengers were forced to spend Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the following day away from their families. Bermuda's Deputy Minister of National Security, Owen Darrell, said: “We are aware of the situation and are working diligently to ensure the well-being of all involved. We are extremely grateful for the quick response of all emergency services personnel, who ensured her passenger safety and the crew”.
A P&O Cruises spokesman said: “A flight from Barbados to Manchester made an emergency landing in Bermuda earlier yesterday morning after very strong (unexpected) turbulence. We are very sorry for this disruption to their journey after their holiday and are working with the airline and hotels to take care of them and ensure they return home on as soon as possible tomorrow”.
The 11 passengers were taken to hospital and their condition remains unknown.
Source: News Beast
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