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Holidaymakers arrive in Corfu after 39-hour delay Holidaymakers arrive in Corfu after 39-hour delay
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Holidaymakers delayed for more than 39 hours at Manchester Airport have finally arrived in Corfu.Holidaymakers delayed for more than 39 hours at Manchester Airport have finally arrived in Corfu.
More than 100 passengers were due to fly at 11:00 BST on Monday, but were told their flight was going to be late due to a "technical fault".More than 100 passengers were due to fly at 11:00 BST on Monday, but were told their flight was going to be late due to a "technical fault".
The flight, operated by Lithuanian airline Small Planet, was delayed several more times and eventually left at about 02:00 on Wednesday.The flight, operated by Lithuanian airline Small Planet, was delayed several more times and eventually left at about 02:00 on Wednesday.
Small Planet apologised on Facebook for "all the inconveniences".Small Planet apologised on Facebook for "all the inconveniences".
'Lack of information''Lack of information'
Paul Kenny, who booked the flight through tour operator Olympic Holidays, is among passengers who have now arrived at Corfu.Paul Kenny, who booked the flight through tour operator Olympic Holidays, is among passengers who have now arrived at Corfu.
He said: "At first it was just the usual delay, we had been called to the departure gate. It was saying 'wait a couple more hours' - then two more hours before any more information.He said: "At first it was just the usual delay, we had been called to the departure gate. It was saying 'wait a couple more hours' - then two more hours before any more information.
"I think what people got angry about was there was never any detail. There was contradictory information on Twitter," Mr Kenny said."I think what people got angry about was there was never any detail. There was contradictory information on Twitter," Mr Kenny said.
"We stood around very patiently for long periods of time [on Tuesday] and there were raised voices at times, particularly yesterday morning. Bearing in mind we had been going 20 hours by then.""We stood around very patiently for long periods of time [on Tuesday] and there were raised voices at times, particularly yesterday morning. Bearing in mind we had been going 20 hours by then."
Mr Kenny said he and his family were determined to "make the most" of the remaining time left of their holiday.Mr Kenny said he and his family were determined to "make the most" of the remaining time left of their holiday.
"People just want to be sitting by the pool with a cold beer in their hands," he added. "Most families on this flight are only here for a week and this is the morning of our third day.""People just want to be sitting by the pool with a cold beer in their hands," he added. "Most families on this flight are only here for a week and this is the morning of our third day."
Compensation claims
Small Planet Airlines issued an apology on Facebook and thanked people for their patience.Small Planet Airlines issued an apology on Facebook and thanked people for their patience.
Earlier the company had written: "Dear passengers, we sincerely apologise for all the inconveniences and stress that current flight delays from Manchester to Corfu (S5 0111) and Corfu to Manchester (S5 0112) have caused you.Earlier the company had written: "Dear passengers, we sincerely apologise for all the inconveniences and stress that current flight delays from Manchester to Corfu (S5 0111) and Corfu to Manchester (S5 0112) have caused you.
"Please, rest assure that we do everything we can to eliminate the technical issues.""Please, rest assure that we do everything we can to eliminate the technical issues."
On arrival in Corfu, the delayed passengers were handed leaflets explaining how they could claim compensation, Mr Kenny said.
He added: "We have lost almost a third of our holiday, so a big chunk of it. We'll make the most of the holiday we have left and then I'll pick up the paperwork and the arguments when we get back."
Manchester Airport confirmed the delay was the longest passengers have had to endure there.Manchester Airport confirmed the delay was the longest passengers have had to endure there.