Limoges Airport is temporarily closed following an incident on Friday 21st March when a Ryanair flight from Brussels skidded off the end of the runway in wet and gusty conditions.
There were no injuries to the 175 passengers and 6 crew who were evacuated using the aircraft emergency slides
We undertand that there is no truth in the rumour that Ryanair will be charging extra for use of the slides.
According to the latest information on the Ryanair web site, www.ryanair.co.uk, they expect to move the aircraft over the weekend, thereby allowing the runway to re-open.
The Limoges Tower blog has some pictures of the stranded aircraft.
Update (from www.ryanair.co.uk)
Ryanair can confirm that as from 1900 hrs GMT, Saturday 22nd of March, the Runway in Limoges has reopened.
Ryanair engineers have moved the aircraft onto a stand where it will be inspected overnight and any wheel damage will be repaired.
All Ryanair flights on Sunday 23rd of March in Limoges will operate as scheduled.
Ryanair wishes to apologise sincerely to any passengers travelling to and from Limoges airport who have experienced any inconvenience as a result of this runway closure.
Where's the Ryanair story in the UK press? Glad I have your site in my favorities. Baz.
Posted by: barry light | 23 March 2008 at 04:49 PM
Hi Barry
Thanks for your comment and I am delighted that francoflyers is stored in your "favorites "on your computer!
I agree with you this incident seems to have been "hushed up". Ryanair are not too fond of negative publicity!.
The closure of the runway at Limoges caused chaos to the passengers traveling between France and Britain for the Easter holidays.
Keep up the good work. I am looking forward to your next posting.
Posted by: sue virr | 24 March 2008 at 07:04 AM