Overview

• Ryanair flight FR8 from Berlin to Milan diverted on June 4 after encountering severe turbulence linked to adverse weather in southern Germany
• Nine people aboard – eight passengers and one crew member – sustained injuries including bruises to a 2-year-old, a woman with a head wound and another passenger with back pain
• Southern Bavaria’s aviation authority denied clearance to continue to Milan, prompting Ryanair to arrange overnight bus transfers and a replacement flight the next morning
• Passengers ultimately arrived in Milan with significant delays and Ryanair issued a formal apology for the inconvenience
• Several travelers criticized the airline for delayed communication and limited amenities during the diversion and subsequent wait