Cyprus Times

Passenger Distress in Greek Skies: 97 Minutes Airborne Due to Bad Weather (video)

Published January 22, 2026, 12:13
Passenger Distress in Greek Skies: 97 Minutes Airborne Due to Bad Weather (video)

Approximately 100 passengers on the Olympic Air flight OA053 from Zakynthos to Athens experienced significant distress due to bad weather. The plane was unable to land in Athens and, after nearly an hour in the air, landed in Chios. Passengers remained in the Chios airport waiting room for over two hours before finally departing for their destination at 11:10 PM. The bad weather is affecting the country and causing delays and route changes in air travel.