Flights from Vienna Diverted Due to Fire in Sardinia

The fire approached dangerously close to the area of the airport in Sardinia, causing the entire flight operation to be interrupted for about 45 minutes.

Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to Sardinia diverted due to fire

Three incoming flights – Eurowings from Düsseldorf, Austrian Airlines, and ITA Airways, both from Vienna – were precautionarily diverted to Cagliari. The temporary closure led to several delays, some of several hours, as reported by the operator of the airport at the Costa Smeralda. Two fire units from Olbia, the airport fire team, volunteers, as well as firefighting planes from the Sardinian regional fleet and Canadair aircraft were deployed against the flames. Meanwhile, operations at the airport have resumed, but firefighting efforts are still ongoing. The situation remains under observation.

(APA/Red)

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