We flew Air Berlin TLV - TXL on 8/30. We were supposed to arrive at TXL at 8:20 PM. We spent 40 minutes circling TXL when we finally landed at SXF. Upon landing, everyone stood up when the pilot came on asking everyone to please sit explaining that we are not at TXL but at SXF and we had stopped for re-fueling, no one can use electronic devices, restrooms or stand during re-fueling. It sounded like TXL was closed because they had found a bomb. Air Berlin charges 3 euro for water, so we had not eaten or drunk anything since leaving TLV. We asked for water and were told not yet. We were told that TXL re-opened so after re-fueling they were going to fly us to TXL. Then we were told TXL opened just for departures not arrivals. My 8 year old finally got up and asked a flight attendant for water, they gave her a little cup full. They did however, walk around and offer everyone a piece of chocolate.
Finally, we were told that they called for buses to take us from the tarmac. We did not get inside until close to midnight. There was no one of authority inside to be found. No one from the airport, no one from Air Berlin. We were all alone at SXF along with all the other people from the flight. We got our luggage and went to get a cab, the lines were crazy. We ultimately got a cab and went to a hotel to sleep. The cab cost be over 50 Euro and then I took another cab to get back to TXL in the morning. It turns out there was a WWII bomb found within 2 km of the airport and that caused all the problems. I am thankful that we are safe, but am wondering if we have any recourse. Air Berlin technically never got us to our destination and we sat on the tarmac for hours. Thank you for your help.