Travellers to one of the world’s southernmost city Invercargill in New Zealand – got himself on Wednesday on a plane, which they will not soon forget.

Here was a crosswind, with a force of up to 180 km/h. namely, in the degree of the plane to jump and swing from side to side. In fact, was the turbulence so bad that one of the passengers estimates that about 20 percent of the passengers got so bad that they broke up.

It writes the New Zealand Herald.

the Aircraft flew from Christchurch, which is the largest city on the south island of New Zealand, and the airline, Air New Zealand, have subsequently decided to refund all the passengers ‘ tickets.

According to Owen Scott, who flew along with his kræftsyge wife, Cara, it was ’the worst plane ride he has experienced’.

He says, moreover, that the turbulence began already ten minutes into the hour-long flight, but the captain did a great job.

– He (the pilot, red.) com really working overtime and got really busy. I think that Air New Zealand did a good job, and I think the pilot deserves a medal, he says, and continues:

It was one of the trips, which hopefully only happens once in your life.

According to the local media was there medical care is ready to treat the sick passengers, when the plane landed in Invercargill.

in Addition, the broadcast carrier of the evening, an e-mail to the passengers on board, where they deplored the violent flight and offered to refund the plane tickets.

– As you probably know, there was a severe turbulence on the flight to Invercargill Airport, which most likely have been the cause of discomfort on the journey, among other things, in the mail, which the New Zealand Herald has gained an insight into.

– When the plane landed, you have probably also noticed the ambulances, who treated a number of sick customers. To acknowledge your experience, we would like to refund the flight, is also.

Air New Zealand confirms the incident to the New Zealand Herald and said that in spite of the offer of refund of tickets, it is not all who will accept the money.

– at Least one customer has contacted the airline today and said that he appreciates the offer, but it is unnecessary, says the spokesperson to the local media.

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