Wizz Air Flight From Spain Hits Severe Turbulence, Makes Emergency Landing In Italy

A Wizz Air flight from Alicante, Spain, to Rome, Italy, encountered severe turbulence amid extreme weather, causing passengers to scream in fear as the Airbus A321 was violently shaken. The pilot attempted to land at Rome's Fiumicino Airport multiple times but ultimately aborted the landing due to unsafe conditions and diverted the flight to Bologna Airport, over 250 miles away. The flight landed safely in Bologna nearly three hours late, and passengers were provided ground transportation to Rome, with those arranging their own transport eligible for refunds. The turbulence occurred during a period of severe thunderstorms in Italy, contributing to the dangerous flight conditions. Wizz Air emphasized that weather is beyond their control and that passenger safety is their top priority. Videos shared on social media captured the terror of passengers, with screams and prayers heard in a dimly lit cabin where only seatbelt signs remained illuminated.