EasyJet issued an alert after passengers waited hours for their flight due to a major delay. EasyJet is a popular airline with many flights and low fares.

Delays can happen to any airline, making passengers wait longer. A passenger said they waited 12 hours and had 2 more hours to wait.

Gillian Telfer posted about her delayed flight from Rome to Glasgow. She said the flight was delayed due to a technical issue.

The passenger said it was 00:20am and the new flight time was 2am. Many families were tired and waiting.

EasyJet responded to the post, saying many factors can delay a flight, including safety reasons. They apologized for the delay.

The airline said many factors can cause delays, including safety reasons. They thanked the passenger for reaching out.

Flight delays can last many hours because airlines have strict schedules. One small problem can affect many flights.

If a flight is delayed for several hours, passengers can get assistance. If the delay is 2 hours or more, passengers get food and drink vouchers.

Flight delays can last many hours.

For delays over 3 hours, passengers may get financial compensation. If the delay is overnight, passengers get hotel accommodation and transport.

EasyJet's website has a Flight Tracker with real-time information. Passengers can check their flight status using the tracker or mobile app.

If a delay is over 5 hours, passengers can change their flight or cancel and get a refund. They can also get a new flight on a later date.

Passengers can visit EasyJet's Disruption Help Hub for more information. They can also check their rights on EasyJet's notice of rights page.