Hundreds of people flying with Vueling Airlines to Palma De Mallorca and Alicante have been left stranded in Cardiff Airport as flights have been severely delayed. Currently, flight numbers VY1243, departing to Palma De Mallorca and VY1240, departing to Alicante are facing an estimated delay until 2am on Thursday, October 13.
Passengers who were flying from Cardiff Airport to Palma De Mallorca Airport with Vueling Airlines say their flight was meant to take off at 5.15pm, and claim they have since been told to "sit and wait" while TUI passengers have been escorted to nearby hotels. The flight to Alicante was originally scheduled to depart at 5.20pm.
Steve Takata, from Cardiff, is currently at the airport with his wife Clare and two children, Max and Abbie, waiting to fly to Palma De Mallorca, so they can enjoy their holiday in Alcúdia. He said that he decided to fly with Cardiff Airport as it was close to their home.
