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Wizz Air Rome Flight Diverts to Bologna After Severe Storm Turbulence

The airline attributes the decision to hazardous conditions at Fiumicino, with passengers later taken to Rome by ground transport.

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Overview

  • The Airbus A321 operating W4 6038 from Alicante attempted multiple approaches to Rome before diverting.
  • The aircraft landed safely in Bologna at about 3:57 a.m. local time, nearly three hours after the scheduled Rome arrival.
  • Passenger video posted to TikTok captured screams in a dark cabin as the plane jolted in turbulence.
  • Wizz Air reported no injuries and said customers received buses to Rome, with refunds available for self-arranged travel under EU rules.
  • The disruption followed severe thunderstorm alerts for Rome, with coverage noting recent separate turbulence incidents in Europe such as a June Ryanair case.