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Romulo stranded after reversing his flight: This is what happened to Leipzig fans!
RB Leipzig's Romulo had a delayed flight from Madrid that suffered technical problems. Further information on air passenger rights.
Romulo stranded after reversing his flight: This is what happened to Leipzig fans!
Air traffic can sometimes be quite bumpy. A recent incident shows how quickly technical problems can drag out a trip. The striker Romulo (23) from RB Leipzig set out on a journey from Madrid to Leipzig with his wife Isabela, which was anything but smooth. The Lufthansa aircraft with the number LH160 had to turn back shortly before landing in Leipzig due to technical problems Picture reported.
The plane with 115 passengers and five crew members took a turn. Fortunately, there was never any danger to the travelers and the landing in Frankfurt went smoothly. From there the passengers were safely flown to Leipzig on a replacement plane. However, Romulo arrived in his hometown a good four hours later than planned.
The consequences for passengers
As is often the case with Lufthansa exercises, which are often affected by delays and cancellations, the question of compensation now arises. Loud iloveleipzig.com Flight delays often also affect trips to Leipzig. Passengers affected by a delay may be entitled to compensation for delays of at least three hours.
- 250 Euro für Flüge bis 1.500 Kilometer.
- 400 Euro für Strecken zwischen 1.500 und 3.500 Kilometern.
- 600 Euro für Flüge über 3.500 Kilometer.
The delays can have various causes, a common one being technical problems that are the airline's responsibility and therefore give rise to a claim for compensation. Other causes include staff strikes or congestion in the airspace, which can be viewed as exceptional circumstances.
Well prepared in case of problems
For affected passengers it is important to keep calm and be well prepared. According to the Consumer advice center Passengers should collect all relevant documentation, such as booking confirmations and boarding passes. One thing is clear: the airline must take care of the well-being of its passengers, which includes, among other things, providing food and drink and transferring them to a hotel in the event of longer waiting times.
Although this technical glitch did not spoil Romulo's fun at training on Tuesday, where he scored several goals against goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi (35), many travelers remain concerned about their passenger rights. “The certainty that you can assert your claims is reassuring,” said a passenger after the failed landing.
Regardless of the difficulties, it is reassuring to know that there are clear policies and entitlements in place for delayed flights to help passengers receive financial compensation. And who knows, maybe Romulo will soon appear again on a smooth flight. After all, not all trips are affected by technical breakdowns. Sometimes you just get to your destination – quickly, safely and on time.