Moment angry passengers revolt on Wizz Air flight from Luton after being trapped in
This is the moment angry passengers revolted on a Wizz Air flight after being stuck for almost two hours in 37.7C heat aboard a delayed plane on the runway.
The woman told of how people were ‘scrambling’ and becoming ‘dehydrated’ as the video pans to rows of passengers using safety cards to fan themselves.
The aircraft doors had been shut and the air-conditioning had not been turned on, according to the passenger.
She said: ‘I am a doctor, I work in emergency services and this is a hazard for life.
‘The temperature is 37.7 degrees, with the doors shut and no air conditioning.
‘People are scrambling, there are kids, and [people] are dehydrated.’
Disgruntled passengers can be seen standing and demanding that the aircraft door be opened.
The flight attendant can be heard telling the irate passenger: ‘We are just waiting for the engine to start.’
The flight was a Bulgaria-bound service from London Luton that had been delayed for more than two hours
The woman told of how people were ‘scrambling’ and becoming ‘dehydrated’ as the video pans to rows of passengers using safety cards to fan themselves
Some passengers appeared to be shouting and others had their tops off to handle the heat.
The flight was a Bulgaria-bound service from London Luton that had been delayed for more than two hours.
There was no communication from the pilot or the crew to the passengers, according to the X post.
Wizz Air said the pilot kept passengers informed with regular updates during the delay.
High temperatures can be dangerous for the body. Around 37C is roughly equivalent to normal core body temperature, which makes it more difficult for the body to cool itself.
A plane with a cabin temperature of 37.7C can significantly increase the risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke – especially for vulnerable people.
Britain’s third heatwave of the year could be its longest on record as temperatures intensified to 36C yesterday.
The conditions could yet be record-breaking, given the historic 1976 heatwave lasted for 16 days in a row with at least 30C in London each day from June 23 to July 8.
A Wizz Air spokesman said it sincerely apologised to customers on board the flight to Burgas.
He added a ‘minor defect’ had delayed the flight and disrupted the air conditioning.
The company said: ‘Due to the current high temperatures in the UK, boarding was delayed until refuelling had been completed, and complimentary bottled water was provided to customers once they were on board.
‘Throughout the delay, the captain kept customers informed with regular announcements explaining the situation. Once all required technical and safety procedures had been completed, the aircraft departed safely.
‘Safety remains Wizz Air’s highest priority and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused to our customers.’