# Ryanair flight delays in Europe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ryanair-flight-delays-in-europe
> Updated: 2026-08-25T14:25:12.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

A series of significant Ryanair flight delays involving Italian and Spanish routes has drawn criticism regarding passenger treatment and airline communication.

In late July, a flight from Palma de Mallorca to Bologna was delayed by 18 hours. Passengers described the event as a “ghost flight” due to sparse communication. Ryanair attributed the delay to a minor technical issue and weather disturbances, noting that they provided meal vouchers and a replacement aircraft.

In August, a separate incident occurred on a flight from Bologna to Malaga, where passengers were delayed for ten hours while confined inside the aircraft. Witnesses reported that travelers were left with minimal food and water, leading to three individuals fainting and requiring emergency medical services. Ryanair stated the delay was caused by “extraordinary bad weather” that was outside of the company’s control.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Ryanair flight delayed ten hours on Bologna-Malaga route

Ryanair passengers on a Bologna-Malaga flight were stuck on an aircraft for ten hours, reporting food shortages and medical emergencies, while the airline cited adverse weather as the cause.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ryanair-flight-delayed-ten-hours-on-bologna-malaga-route

### 2026-07-27: Ryanair flight from Palma de Mallorca to Bologna delayed 18 hours, 150 passengers stranded

Ryanair delayed a Palma de Mallorca–Bologna flight for 18 hours, stranding 150 passengers and prompting refund claims.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ryanair-flight-from-palma-de-mallorca-to-bologna-delayed-18-hours-150-passengers-stranded

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