Bayern stars stuck in Orlando due to thunderstorms – what now?

Bayern stars stuck in Orlando due to thunderstorms – what now?

In sunny Orlando, where the weather is expected to be relaxing, the reality looks completely different for the Bayern stars. A massive thunderstorm puts a damper on the team taking part in the Club World Cup. With an original departure time of 4:40 p.m. local time, the Bundesliga team headed to Miami, but instead the players were stuck at the airport. Loud Picture They had to wait almost two hours late for their charter plane to Fort Lauderdale.

The weather conditions over Florida are not exactly inviting. A massive storm front moving from west to east across the state is causing these unpleasant delays. In a previous group game against Boca Juniors, Bayern also left late due to similar weather conditions, at that time an hour late. Coach Vincent Kompany is calm; He emphasizes that the team has been well prepared since the Covid pandemic, but the weather is not under control. After all, in America people usually had a good knack for smooth travel.

Departure and destination

The flight to Miami is crucial, after all, the round of 16 against CR Flamengo is on Sunday at 3 p.m. local time. The change of location plays an important role as Bayern are based in Fort Lauderdale at the Hard Rock Stadium, which is a long way outside of Miami, but it will serve as the optimal preparation for the players before the big game. After all, the distance as the crow flies between Orlando International Airport and Fort Lauderdale is around 295 kilometers, which corresponds to a flight time of around half an hour if you have to fly.

The storms that are currently plaguing Florida could not only affect Bavaria, but numerous other travelers. Information from apf confirm that extreme weather events such as heavy rain and floods are becoming increasingly common. Flight connections are often at serious risk and travelers are therefore often faced with delayed departures or even cancellations. However, under these conditions, passengers also have rights that they are entitled to, regardless of whether the delay is caused by external circumstances or technical problems.

Rights of travelers

As apf explains, the EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation includes compensation of 250 to 600 euros, depending on the flight distance. However, airlines are exempt from this obligation under certain exceptional circumstances, which they must also prove in the event of extreme weather. In addition to keeping track of their flights, travelers should also keep the necessary receipts for future refunds should they need to accommodate at their own expense due to weather conditions.

Given the current situation, it remains to be hoped that Bayern will soon be able to travel to Miami and show what they are made of in the round of 16 against Flamengo - even if their departure is still up in the air at the moment.