Islamabad (nytoday — A shocking aviation incident has emerged from the United Kingdom, where a passenger aircraft reportedly departed without around 35 travellers, leaving them stranded at the airport. The incident has sparked serious questions about airport coordination and airline procedures.
According to a foreign news agency, flight LS 879 was scheduled to depart from Manchester Airport to Spain, carrying passengers eager to spend their holidays in popular coastal destinations. However, the journey turned into a frustrating ordeal for dozens of travellers who were unexpectedly left behind.
Reports say that the affected passengers had already checked in and shown their boarding passes before proceeding towards the departure point. When they reached the designated area to board the aircraft, they were surprised to find a closed route instead of access to the plane. Confused and concerned, the passengers waited, assuming that airport staff would soon assist them or arrange a shuttle service to transport them to the aircraft.
Passengers stated that they remained in the area for nearly 40 minutes, repeatedly looking for airline or airport staff to provide guidance. Despite their efforts, no clear instructions were given. Eventually, when some of the passengers returned to the terminal for clarification, they were informed that the plane had already taken off without them.
The unexpected departure caused distress and anger among the stranded travellers, many of whom had planned long-awaited holidays. Some passengers also expressed concern over additional costs, including hotel bookings, travel insurance issues, and missed connections. Meanwhile, the airline management has confirmed the incident and announced that a full investigation is underway to identify how such a serious lapse occurred and who should be held responsible.