Elizabeth Hurley Blasts British Airways During Extended Delay With ‘No Food Or Water’

Actress Elizabeth Hurley had some strong words for British Airways after being allegedly stranded at an airport for more than 20 hours following a flight delay.

The 57-year-old British star took to Twitter to vent her frustrations over the lack of communication from the airline. She had been traveling from Antigua and got stuck there Monday.

“Stranded at Antigua airport with no food or water, taxis or hotels offered yet. Plane delayed 20 hours,” Hurley shared with more than 600,000 followers.

@British_Airways Stranded at Antigua airport with no food or water, taxis or hotels offered yet. Plane delayed 20 hours.

— Elizabeth Hurley (@ElizabethHurley) December 20, 2022

“Still stranded- no food, water or hotel. Pretty dodgy service,” she wrote in an update an hour later.

“Still nothing from [British Airways],” the “Austin Powers” star posted in a third update. “Extraordinary service! Finally, managed to find a taxi ourselves to escape airport after more than 12 hours with no food or water #avoidflying.”

British Airways replied to the actress by saying, “We’re experiencing delays to some of our flights due to a technical issue with our flight planning. We’re sorry for the disruption to your journey, we’re urgently investigating this so that you travel as soon as possible.”

A rep from the airline also invited Hurley to DM them so they could look into her situation specifically.

This response drew ire from other Twitter users who said the actress was getting special treatment because she was a celebrity. 

“You left my 21 year old daughter stranded in Madrid airport on a Saturday night back in August, did nothing for her and haven’t responded to her compensation claim, yet when someone with some clout kicks off you can’t respond quick enough,” someone retorted.

“Love the way British airways reply immediately when someone famous posts about a delay, yet when it happens to a non celeb it takes 80 hours to respond. British airways congrats. You know you can automate replies so you could at least seem sincere,” another person agreed.

The airline shared an update on the flight delays on Tuesday.

“Our teams have now resolved a temporary issue that affected some of our long-haul flight planning systems overnight, which resulted in delays to our schedule,” the airline said in a statement shared with FOX Business.

They also apologized for the “disruption caused to our customers’ travel plans.” 

WATCH: Train Flies Of Tracks After Smashing Through Truck Carrying 134-Foot Concrete Beam

A freight train was derailed in Tennessee this week after it smashed through a tractor-trailer that was carrying a massive concrete beam.

The crash happened Tuesday afternoon in the Chattanooga suburb of Collegedale in Hamilton County, according to local media.

“This afternoon, Norfolk Southern train slams into a tractor trailer carrying a 134 foot concrete truss beam in Collegedale, TN,” the county said in a statement. “Three locomotives and 10 railroad cars derailed and slammed into each other causing a disastrous mess! Two Norfolk employees sustained minor injuries and were transported to local area hospitals by HCEMS.”

“The train derailed after colliding with a truck stopped on the tracks due to a red light at the intersection,” said Amy Maxwell, public information officer for Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management.

“The railroad crossing bar and signals were working and signaled that the train was approaching,” the statement added.

WATCH:

A train has derailed in Chattanooga, Tennessee after a semi got stuck on the tracks. pic.twitter.com/H5EoDZONfa

— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) December 20, 2022

Tennessee Department of Transportation community relations officer Rae Anne Bradley posted a photograph on Twitter of the crash scene that was taken from a drone.

“Earlier today, a train hit a bridge beam that was en route to the SR 317 reconstruction project, resulting in a derailment near the intersection of Apison Pike & University Drive,” she said. “Both roads are closed in this area. Consider an alternate route. This will be a lengthy closure.”

Earlier today, a train hit a bridge beam that was en route to the SR 317 reconstruction project, resulting in a derailment near the intersection of Apison Pike & University Drive. Both roads are closed in this area. Consider an alternate route. This will be a lengthy closure. pic.twitter.com/ipNcR2o8YG

— Rae Anne Bradley (@RaeAnneTDOT) December 20, 2022

“Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department and Collegedale Police Department responded to the scene and confirmed a large train derailment,” the county added. “Tri-Community VFD requested a mutual aid response for additional manpower and hazardous materials clean up efforts. Hamilton County HazMat team, Hamilton Co. Rescue and Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the scene.”

“Hamilton County Hazmat team, Chattanooga Fire Department and Tri-Community VFD used absorbent booms and pads to assist with the large diesel spill for the three locomotives,” the statement concluded. “Highway 58 VFD, Catoosa County FD, and Chattanooga Fire Department stood by at Tri-Community fire stations for any additional emergency calls in their district.”

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