Ryanair has once again sharply criticized the Berlin Aviation Authority (LuBB) and called for more flexible implementation of the night flight ban at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). The reason for this is the nighttime delay of flight FR144 from Berlin to Stansted on the evening of June 5, which was denied takeoff by air traffic control less than five minutes after the ban came into effect.
The delay was due to a minor technical issue beyond Ryanair's control. Despite these circumstances, the LuBB refused to allow even a slight extension of the night flight ban. This forced the aircraft to remain grounded overnight, causing significant and, in Ryanair's view, avoidable inconvenience to passengers. This is the second incident of this kind within a week, following the delay on Sunday, June 2, of flight FR1142 to Lisbon due to a disruptive passenger and also being denied takeoff.
Marcel Pouchain Meyer, Head of Communications for Ryanair DACH, expressed his frustration with the rigidity of the LuBB, which he believes prioritizes inflexible rules over the needs of passengers. Ryanair calls on the LuBB to take a practical and sensible approach to minor delays, especially when they are due to unforeseeable events. The airline appeals to Carsten Diekmann to stop ignoring the problem and instead work with the relevant parties to find a solution to resolve the situation at Berlin Airport for the benefit of travelers.
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