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Orio al Serio Disruptions Linger After Approach-System Failure and Dense Fog

Officials say the fault was fixed around midnight, with support teams aiding stranded travelers.

Overview

  • Sacbo reported the ENAV instrument-approach fault was resolved around midnight, but operations are recovering only gradually through Sunday.
  • Between Saturday evening and Sunday morning, 63 arriving flights were diverted, canceled or delayed, and 39 departures were canceled or rescheduled.
  • Breakdown provided by Sacbo: 34 arrivals diverted, 21 arrivals canceled, 8 arrivals delayed and moved to Sunday; 26 departures canceled, 6 operated from other airports, 7 rescheduled.
  • An assistance plan was activated with Protezione Civile di Dalmine, including cots and help with transfers, as passengers faced long waits and extra expenses.
  • Knock-on impacts included police intervention during tense overnight scenes, AS Roma rerouting via bus to Milan Linate, and a Ryanair group stranded in Rovaniemi in -28°C with limited support.