Frustrated passengers spent five hours on the runway amid farcical scenes at Ronaldsway yesterday (Monday).
A direct flight to Madeira was delayed after a change in the wind direction meant the plane was too heavy to take-off.
It's understood fuel couldn't be removed from the plane because the local supplier didn't have the capacity to store it.
The plane finally left around eight thirty last night after 30 passengers volunteered to give up their seat and leave on a non-direct flight today.
It’s understood they are to receive ?250 each in compensation.
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