EasyJet issues 'safety' flight alert as passengers face '14 hour delay'

EasyJet issues 'safety' flight alert as passengers face '14 hour delay'The airline has responded to passenger concerns online after a 14-hour delayCommentsLifestyleCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor12:11, 11 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe passenger said their flight was due for take off at 12pm, but was delayed until 2am (stock image)(Image: Getty)EasyJet has issued an alert after passengers say they were left waiting hours and hours for their flight due to a major delay. The budget airline is popular nationwide for its wide range of flights and affordable fares.‌However, as with any airline, unforeseen circumstances can lead to delays, resulting in passengers waiting longer to board their plane. In a recent online post, one EasyJet passenger claimed they had waited 12 hours, with another two hours to go, because their flight was "delayed".‌Explaining the situation and asking EasyJet for input, the passenger, called Gillian Telfer, took to X to say: "@EasyJet, our flight to Glasgow from Rome was due to depart today at 11.55am. We were told that due to a technical issue there would be a delay."‌They added: "It is now 00.20am and we have an estimated flight at 2am. There are many families here all desperately tired."Responding to the post in a fresh alert on its official X account today (April 11), a spokesperson for the airline said there are "many factors" that may delay a flight, including "safety reasons". They explained: "Hi Gillian, thank you for reaching out. I'm sorry to hear that your flight to Glasgow from Rome was delayed.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌"Unfortunately, many factors come together that can lead to our flights being delayed. This may be for safety reasons and required regulatory approvals. Thanks, Anga."Flight delays can last for many hours since airlines have very strict schedules. Just one small problem can cause a 'ripple effect...