Wizz Air confirms lightning hit on Tirana-Abu Dhabi flight, returns to Tirana
Pilot decides to return to Tirana after aircraft was struck during ascent
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Dubai: Wizz Air on Friday confirmed that an Abu Dhabi-bound flight from Albania was struck by lightning. The flight (WAZ 7092) departed from Tirana, Albania, on May 9 to Abu Dhabi, the airline's base in UAE.
"Following a lightning strike during the climb, the pilot returned to Tirana to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew on board," said an airline spokesperson. The aircraft landed safely in Tirana. "The safety of our passengers and crew is our top priority at all times."