Emergency landing of a Royal Air Maroc plane at Laroui airport in Nador

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

Heba Press – Muhammad Zariyouh

Yesterday evening, Tuesday, Laroui airport in Nador witnessed the sudden landing of a Royal Air Maroc plane, which was operating flight number 220 between Casablanca and Moscow. This measure was taken to ensure refueling and ensure the safe completion of the journey to its final destination in the Russian capital.

According to reliable sources, this emergency landing was the result of weather changes in Europe during this period, as strong winds caused an increase in fuel consumption.

The company took this decision to ensure the safety of passengers and the aircraft in the face of unstable weather conditions.

The sources added that airlines flying to Moscow face additional challenges due to sanctions imposed on Russia, which prevent planes from using European airports as backup destinations to refuel or land if necessary.

For this reason, Royal Air Maroc relies on alternative flight plans that take these restrictions into account, including stopovers at nearby Moroccan airports such as Laroui Airport in Nador or Oujda Airport, in addition to other options in neighboring countries like Tunisia.

This measure reflects the company’s desire to ensure the comfort and safety of travelers, while committing to adapt to the operational challenges posed by current weather and political conditions.