Flight Turbulence in the Canary Islands: Travelers Left High and Dry

For several hours, the primary airports in the Canary Islands experienced a flurry of redirected flights and postponements in departures. A private jet obstructed the runway at Tenerife South Airport, leading to the closure of the runway and the rerouting of as many as 22 flights to both Tenerife North Airport and Gran Canaria Airport.