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