TENERIFE, Spain – An unexpected and unsavory incident on an easyJet flight bound for London from Tenerife, Spain, led to a third delay, leaving passengers stranded overnight. The flight was postponed after the discovery of human waste on the restroom floor, adding to the series of unfortunate events that had already plagued the journey.
The flight, identified as EZY8054, was initially scheduled to depart Tenerife at 8:05 p.m. on October 15, with an anticipated arrival in the UK at 12:20 a.m. the following day. However, a series of complications began to unfold even before the plane could take off. The airline, citing limited capacity, offered passengers a $610 voucher to switch flights. When no passengers took up the offer, the airline was compelled to offload ten passengers, sparking disputes and a two-hour delay.
Adding to the chaos, the aircraft was reported to be overweight due to full capacity, necessitating the redistribution of luggage across other flights to London’s Gatwick Airport. This resulted in additional delays. The final blow came when the pilot announced the flight’s cancellation following the discovery of the unsanitary restroom incident. Passengers were left to spend another night in Tenerife, with some having to find their own accommodations due to the high demand for hotel rooms.
Despite the inconvenience, easyJet promised to reimburse passengers for reasonably priced rooms, meals, and travel costs. The situation sparked a wave of frustration among passengers, with some expressing their anger on social media. One passenger criticized easyJet’s handling of the situation, suggesting that the restroom incident could have been an accident.
In response, an easyJet spokesperson confirmed the series of events, explaining that the initial delay was due to the aircraft being overweight. The spokesperson also stated that while hotel accommodations were provided for all customers, some passengers had to book their own due to limited availability in the area. They assured that these customers would be reimbursed. The spokesperson concluded by apologizing for the inconvenience caused, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of their customers and crew is EasyJet’s highest priority.