Hundreds of Air France passengers were left frustrated and angry after their transatlantic flight diverted to Manchester Airport and they sat through a series of delays lasting up to 20 hours. The Airbus A380 was flying from New York to Paris when it was forced to land because its flight crew was in danger of exceeding its maximum allowable hours if the plane continued to France, said the airline, which is now offering compensation. The 440 passengers were left on the plane for more than six hours and an ambulance was required for one person - the reason for which is yet to be confirmed.
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Plane was forced to land at Manchester Airport after a delay in New York
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Airbus A380 was six hours behind schedule due to snowy weather
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Some passengers were stranded in Manchester for more than 12 hours
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And British travellers desperate to go home were kept on plane for 7 hours
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Air France sent three rescue flights to transport passengers to Paris
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Airline said it is offering compensation to those who were delayed
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Were you affected by this flight? If so, email James Tozer at j.tozer@dailymail.co.uk
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