120 passengers endured an 8-hour flight to nowhere after high winds prevented 2 attempts at landing
Briefly

Eurowings Flight 9250 faced severe weather as it attempted to land in Tromsø, Norway, prompting two diversions. After being rerouted to Rovaniemi, Finland, the Airbus A320's efforts to touch down in Norway failed due to relentless winds. Consequently, it returned to Düsseldorf, taking the passengers on an eight-hour flight that ultimately led them back to their departure point. The airline accommodated travelers in hotels, while some returned home, highlighting the substantial impact of unpredictable weather on airline operations.
Much to the passengers' dismay, after an 8-hour flight to nowhere with two diversions, they found themselves back where they started, in Düsseldorf.
The airline spokesperson explained that the aircraft was unable to land due to reported wind speeds exceeding the safe limits set for landing.
Over a dozen landings had to be canceled in Tromsø due to adverse weather conditions, affecting multiple airlines that day.
The passengers' ordeal highlights how weather challenges can disrupt travel plans, as seen with another airline impacted just last month.
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