FIFA rules out compo claims

FIFA and World Cup organisers yesterday ruled out paying compensation for hundreds of fans who missed Spain’s semi-final victory over Germany due to congestion at Durban’s new airport.

Several flights carrying hundreds of fans were turned away from King Shaka airport with an increase in private jets blamed for all the landing slots being filled.

There are reports that some fans on board the flights had to be threatened with possible arrest when they reacted furiously to being told their flights were being diverted to Johannesburg.