Man Partially Sucked Out of Broken Ryanair Plane Window During Flight, Fellow Passenger Says A man was nearly sucked out of the window of a Ryanair flight mid-air after the aircraft’s window detached during a journey from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, according to a fellow passenger who described the incident to Greek media. The event occurred on Friday, July 10, when the plane, a U.S.-made Boeing 737-800, experienced a broken window while en route. Passengers on board reported hearing a loud noise resembling a tire bursting, followed by a sudden decompression. The passenger, identified as a 61-year-old tourist from Serbia, was pulled back inside by other passengers after his head and shoulders were partially outside the window. He was hospitalized with friction burns and injuries to his neck and shoulders but was otherwise reported to be in good condition. The incident unfolded when most passengers were asleep, according to the witness, who described the moment as chaotic. “There were screams… for a moment I thought someone had accidentally opened the emergency door,” the woman said, speaking to Radio Thessaloniki. She added that oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling, and a strong smell filled the cabin. The man, who had not unbuckled his seatbelt, was pulled back inside by nearby passengers. The plane eventually landed safely at Thessaloniki Airport around 7:10 a.m. local time, with the remaining passengers transported to their destination via a replacement aircraft. Greek media reported that the window was broken by debris from one of the plane’s engines, which detached mid-flight. Ryanair confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the flight returned to Thessaloniki shortly after takeoff and that the aircraft landed normally.#easa #boeing_737_800 #ryanair #thessaloniki_airport #memmingen
Turkish Airlines Expands Romanian Footprint with New Istanbul–Timișoara Route Turkish Airlines has launched scheduled passenger services between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) effective April 1, 2026. The new route marks the carrier’s fourth destination in Romania, joining existing operations in Bucharest (OTP), Cluj-Napoca (CLJ), and Constanța (CND). Five weekly flights will operate using Boeing 737-800 aircraft, increasing Turkish Airlines’ total weekly departures across Romania to 47. The route’s schedule features a mix of morning and evening flights designed to serve both local travelers and hub connections. Morning departures from IST begin at 07:40, arriving at TSR at 09:25 local time, while evening flights leave IST between 19:10 and 22:00, enabling overnight connections to Turkish Airlines’ global network. The average block time of 1 hour 40 minutes aligns with the narrowbody fleet’s efficiency for short-haul routes. Timișoara, historically known as “Little Vienna” for its Austro-Hungarian architecture, parks, and multicultural heritage, offers a unique blend of leisure and business opportunities. The city, designated European Capital of Culture in 2023, attracts cultural tourists while its growing IT, automotive, and manufacturing sectors draw business travelers. Medical tourism, particularly in dental and cosmetic procedures, further diversifies the passenger base. Romania’s aviation market has shown strong post-pandemic recovery, with regional airports surpassing pre-2020 passenger numbers. Timișoara alone handles approximately 1.35 million passengers annually. While low-cost carriers dominate point-to-point routes, legacy operators like Turkish Airlines can capture higher-yield connecting traffic.#romania #istanbul #turkish_airlines #timioara #boeing_737_800
