Why were flights at Bergamo Orio-al-Serio Airport halted?

Flights were halted due to technical issues with the landing guidance system and poor visibility.

How many flights were affected by the Bergamo airport disruption?

26 departing flights were cancelled, 6 were diverted, and 7 were rescheduled.

When was the technical issue at Bergamo Airport resolved?

The technical problem affecting the landing guidance system was resolved around midnight on Saturday.

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Bergamo Airport Chaos: Flights Halted, Thousands Stranded

4 Jan

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Summary

Bergamo Orio-al-Serio Airport halted flights due to technical issues and poor visibility.
Thousands of passengers were stranded overnight after flight cancellations.
The landing guidance system technical problem was resolved around midnight.

Bergamo Airport Chaos: Flights Halted, Thousands Stranded

Bergamo's Orio-al-Serio Airport, a key hub for Ryanair, ceased flight operations on Saturday evening. The disruption stemmed from technical difficulties with the landing guidance system, compounded by poor visibility, leaving thousands of passengers stranded overnight.

The airport's operator, SACBO, announced that the technical issues were resolved by midnight. However, a notice on the airport's website indicated that flights might still face delays or cancellations. Local media reported that 26 departing flights were cancelled, with six diverted to other airports and seven rescheduled for Sunday.

Images circulating from the airport depicted scenes of passengers sleeping on the floor, highlighting the extent of the overnight disruption. While some flights began departing on Sunday morning, many, particularly those operated by Ryanair, experienced significant delays.