The Aidablu: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On August 31, the AIDAblu encountered significant delays while departing from Trieste, due to severe thunderstorms impacting air travel in the region. The vessel, which had been scheduled to leave at 10:00 p.m., ultimately set sail at approximately 2:30 a.m., marking a delay of four and a half hours. The tumultuous weather led to diversions and late arrivals for several flights, including an AIDA charter flight from Düsseldorf, which was redirected to Athens before finally reaching Corfu. Compounding the situation, the Condor flight DE3664 experienced an unexpected stopover and did not land in Corfu until around 11:30 p.m. Crew members worked swiftly to transport arriving guests onto the AIDAblu after their arrival. The thunderstorms not only caused issues for incoming passengers but also affected returning AIDA travelers. Affected guests from the Condor flight DE3665 had to divert to Cologne due to flight restrictions at Düsseldorf Airport. The AIDAblu was operating on the "Greece from Corfu" itinerary from August 23 to August 30 and is scheduled to continue its journey on the "Adriatic from Corfu 2" route from August 30 through September 6. With a modified sailing speed, the cruise line aims to recover some of the time lost during this weather disruption.