Cyprus boasts 300 days of sunshine. But the other 65? That’s when things get interesting. A sudden storm can ground planes. Not cancelled—just delayed. You’ll get to stare at the airport duty-free for an extra hour. Exciting? Only if you love overpriced gin.
And here’s a quirky detail: seagulls sometimes cause delays. They land on runways, and no plane takes off until the “bird control” team shooes them. Yes, it’s a real job. They use lasers. Lasers. To chase birds. That’s the kind of absurdity you’re signing up for.
Emily Hodgkin | Journalists | Express.co.uk
So when a flight gets cancelled, blame a seagull with bad timing. It’s more poetic than “technical issues.”
Strikes: The Mediterranean Sport of Delaying Your Vacation
Cyprus loves a good strike. Air traffic controllers? They walk out. Baggage handlers? They join in. Even the donkeys in the hills might protest (okay, I made that up, but it feels true).
But here’s why this is fun to talk about: strikes are often announced weeks in advance. You’ll see the news, panic, and then find out your flight is fine. It’s like a drama subscription you never asked for.
And if it does affect your flight? The airline reroutes you. Sometimes via Istanbul or Athens. You get a bonus country out of it. That’s a win, right? Right? No? Okay, maybe just pack extra snacks.
