Woman flying home from Ibiza ends up only passenger on plane ‘very surreal’

Hannah Maden-Adams, 38, was in for a surprise when she boarded the plane and discovered she had the entire aircraft to herself, along with the crew. The luxurious flight, which cost just £188, turned into a unique and unforgettable experience for Hannah.

As Hannah arrived at the boarding gate, she was whisked away in a car, feeling like a celebrity being chauffeured to the aircraft. She couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement as she realised she would be the only person boarding the plane.

She said: “It sounds cheesy because I’m just a normal person, but it felt really exciting being taken in a car to the aircraft and then being the only person to board.

“It was very surreal, but it was just fun as well – how often does something like that happen.”

The flight from Ibiza to Jersey was typically bustling with passengers, but on this occasion, Hannah had the freedom to choose her seat and place her luggage wherever she pleased.

Opting for a window seat near the front of the plane, Hannah said she likes “to see the view.”

Hannah, who runs a communications agency, had been enjoying a birthday getaway with friends in Ibiza. When she arrived at the check-in counter, she was met with confusion as the staff insisted that there were no flights departing from Ibiza to Jersey.

Some staff said they had never even heard of Jersey. After some persistence, Hannah managed to check-in, but her curiosity grew as she noticed the absence of other passengers at the gate.

It wasn’t until the gate was opened that Hannah received the surprising news that she would be the sole passenger on the flight. A private car was arranged to transport her from the gate to the plane, where she was warmly greeted by the cabin crew, who were also astonished by the unique situation.

They informed her that the first flight from Jersey to Ibiza had departed earlier that day, and they hadn’t anticipated any passengers for the return journey.

Throughout the flight, the pilots went above and beyond to make Hannah’s experience even more memorable. They shared insider tips on holiday destinations and pointed out various locations from the cockpit.

The air stewardesses also added to the enjoyment of the flight by engaging in friendly conversations and sharing stories about their lives.

Hannah said: “It was really fun, the air stewardesses chatted the whole way, it was great to get to know them find out about their lives.

“But they were very professional still, they did all the flight safety instructions and all the announcements.”

Upon landing in Jersey, Hannah was escorted through a specially opened arrivals area. However, she still had to wait for her bags to arrive at the baggage claim, adding a touch of normalcy to her extraordinary journey.

Reflecting on the experience, Hannah admitted she had no idea she would be the only passenger until the very last moment at the gate. “After the weird experience at check-in, I wasn’t convinced that I even had a direct flight,” she confessed.

The staff and pilot were equally taken aback by the unprecedented situation. They revealed they had never flown with just one passenger before, making Hannah’s solo flight an exceptional event for everyone involved.

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