Wirral family stranded in Milan as easyJet flight 'took off without them'

Wirral family stranded in Milan as easyJet flight 'took off without them'Vicky Chapman, 26, from Pensby, was among 105 passengers left stranded at Milan's Linate Airport after passport control delays prevented them reaching their 11am Manchester flightNewsPaige Ingram and Jonathan Blackburn23:57, 12 Apr 2026Updated 00:00, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesVicky Chapman from the Wirral with partner Adam Hoijord, son Fredrik, mother Lynne Chapman and brother Dan Chapman.(Image: Supplied)A family from Merseyside have been left stranded in Milan after an EasyJet flight departed without them. Vicky Chapman, 26, from Pensby on the Wirral, was due to fly back to Manchester this morning with her five year old son Fredrik and other family members following a holiday.‌Vicky revealed she was among 105 passengers abandoned at Milan's Linate Airport. The 11am flight was delayed for 59 minutes while passengers were held up at passport control, but ultimately took off as the flight crew were approaching the end of their mandated time limits, the ECHO understands.‌Vicky, her partner Adam Hoijord, son Fredrik, mum Lynne Chapman and brother Dan Chapman are now stuck in Milan until Tuesday. EasyJet said that while the delays were outside of its control, it was sorry for any inconvenience caused.‌View 2 ImagesEasyJet passenger said they have been left stranded in Milan (stock image)(Image: Mrkit99 via Getty Images)READ MORE: Murderer found dead in his cell by fellow prisoner after officer 'did not know' he should check on himREAD MORE: Haiti citadel: At least 30 dead in stampede at popular tourist attraction in HaitiVicky said: "We got to the airport with more than enough time, and got to our gate at 9.30am, but we were totally refused entry through passport control. We were then told that we are a 'no show' on our flight because we did not get to the gate on time, even though passport control had issues and they would not let us through.", repor...