373 Passengers Stranded For 10+ Without AC On Emirates A380 After Late-Night Diversion

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An EmiratesAirbus A380 carrying 373 passengers was diverted to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) after severe weather prevented its scheduled arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport(PVG), leaving those on board stranded inside the aircraft for more than 10 hours without functioning air conditioning. The incident, involving Emirates Flight EK302 from Dubai, has drawn widespread attention after passengers described sweltering cabin conditions, lengthy delays in deplaning, and limited information while the aircraft remained parked overnight.