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Chaos Aboard TUI Flight: 17-Hour Delay After Bathroom Incident

7/12/2025

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A TUI flight from Cancun to London was thrown into chaos with a staggering 17-hour delay after two passengers reportedly lit up in the bathroom. The plane diverted to Bangor, Maine, where weary travelers spent five extra hours onboard before being stranded overnight. A fresh crew was flown in, allowing the relief flight to finally take off the next day.

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A TUI flight from Cancun to London was thrown into chaos with a staggering 17-hour delay after two passengers reportedly lit up in the bathroom. The plane diverted to Bangor, Maine, where weary travelers spent five extra hours onboard before being stranded overnight. A fresh crew was flown in, allowing the relief flight to finally take off the next day.