A Ryanair flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Morocco turned chaotic last Saturday, resulting in 83 passengers being left behind on the tarmac. The flight, FR8245 to Oujda, was scheduled to depart at 10:30 PM but faced significant boarding delays and confusion.
According to verified passenger accounts and local reports, the situation deteriorated as airport staff began closing gates and boarding bridges while many travelers were still in the process of boarding. Despite the confusion on the ground, the aircraft ultimately departed for its destination, stranding the large group.
Ryanair attributed the incident to "a last-minute aircraft change combined with a significant number of passengers arriving late at the gate." The airline stated that affected customers were rebooked onto alternative flights. The incident has prompted criticism from passenger rights associations and an investigation by the French civil aviation authority (DGAC) is reportedly underway.
