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Northern Irish Travelers Stranded in Tunisia After EasyJet Flight Cancellation
8/26/2026, 2:23:51 AM
Flight Cancellation Leaves Over 100 Passengers Grounded
A scheduled EasyJet service from Enfidha-Hamamet Airport to Belfast International was cancelled, leaving more than 100 passengers—most of them from Northern Ireland—without a way home. The airline indicated that no alternative flights would be available for roughly ten days, prompting a scramble for accommodation and medical supplies among the stranded travelers.
Passenger Impact and Out-of-Pocket Costs
Individuals such as Stuart McCartney of Dromore, County Down, reported spending thousands of pounds on accommodation and connecting flights to Brussels in an effort to reunite with family. McCartney said he was prepared to spend £4,000 to secure a return journey, noting that his holiday expenses were a fraction of the amount now required for travel. Another affected passenger, Georgina Doherty, originally from Londonderry and now residing in County Donegal, described the situation as an “absolute nightmare” for her family of seven after the death of her mother-in-law. Several travelers highlighted the depletion of essential medication, including heart medication for an elderly family member, as the delay extended.
EasyJet’s Official Response
The carrier announced an additional direct flight to Belfast scheduled for Tuesday night and said it would provide hotel accommodation, meals, and reimbursement for any expenses incurred by travelers.
Verbatim Quotes
- “But we shouldn't have to pay. My holiday was a fraction of what I'm paying to get home right now.” — Stuart McCartney
