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Viral Wind-Battered Landing Video Underscores Ongoing Flight Chaos at Madeira Airport

Persistent high crosswinds have grounded dozens of flights, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded without food or lodging at Madeira Airport.

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Madeira has been named one of the world's most dangerous airports due to its challenging weather conditions.
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Overview

  • Dramatic footage of the June 30 Marabu Airlines A320 swaying and bouncing under severe crosswinds continues to circulate online, intensifying scrutiny of Madeira’s challenging landing environment.
  • Persistent high winds prompted at least 49 flight cancellations on July 1–2 and have fueled ongoing delays, forcing carriers such as British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair to adjust schedules.
  • Hundreds of travelers remain stranded at Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, with local reports citing up to 500 people sleeping in terminals without adequate food or accommodation.
  • Several flights have been diverted to Porto Santo, Lisbon, Faro and Tenerife due to unpredictable weather as airlines seek alternative routing.
  • Airport officials and carriers face growing pressure to bolster contingency plans and improve passenger care as Madeira’s notorious crosswinds disrupt operations for a third consecutive day.