An Air France plane with flight number AF406 was supposed to land at Santiago Airport in Chile on Friday. And so did the Triple Seven - five days later.

Because after boarding the passengers had to leave the plane again. An initially harmless technical problem turned into a nightmare for every traveler. The technicians tinkered with the plane for a full five days. No problem for those who have the necessary documents with them to enter France. You could just go to a hotel. However, the majority of the people on board were African or Indian citizens. And they were refused entry - even under such circumstances. So they had no choice but to make themselves comfortable at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport. One of the passengers even spent his nights on a yoga mat, so independent.co.uk. 

“Air France treated us like animals. Nobody has informed us how our flight will continue. We were on our own, even when it came to the nights here. It was incredibly stressful. I am exhausted from waiting, running and standing in line, ”said one affected passenger. As if that weren't enough, there was another problem waiting for the passengers: they needed a new PCR test in order to be allowed to travel to Chile. Because the corona test that everyone did before departure had expired. And the Chilean authorities refused to make an exception. When asked about the events, an airline spokesman made it clear: “Air France has provided the passengers concerned with accommodation and meals. New Covid-19 tests are also being organized for those who need them. Air France apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Despite the maintenance team's work on the aircraft, the flight had to be finally canceled on January 30, 2021 due to the ongoing malfunction. Flight safety is our top priority. "