OAG Travel News

The aircraft operating Ryanair flight FR4102 which suffered multiple bird strikes on landing at Rome Ciampino Airport on the 10th November, remains on the runway .

The left hand main landing gear was damaged on landing, and has delayed the removal of the aircraft from the runway. The airport will remain closed until 16:00 GMT and all flights operating from the airport until that time have been cancelled. However some flights to Rome Ciampino will operate (see www.ryanair.com  for details).

The 4 passengers and 2 cabin crew who received medical attention have been discharged from hospital,

All passenger bags have now been removed from the aircraft and Flightcare Italia have contacted customers regarding delivery.

Please note that some alternative flight arrangements have been made for Ryanair flights to operate to Rome Fiumicino and these are detailed on our homepage.

A further update regarding the re-opening of the runway at Rome Ciampino Airport will be issued at 15:00 GMT 11 November

To view a photograph of the aircraft on the runway - click here.

Ryanair sincerely apologises to all passengers affected by this incident and consequent disruption.

Source: www.ryanair.com