Ryanair CEO warns passengers: 'We will not wait for anybody'
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warns passengers that the airline 'will not wait for anybody' if they are delayed by the European Entry/Exit System (EES), urging earlier airport arrival.
Category : Transport
TUI, Jet2, Ryanair – Urgent Airport Arrival Advice
Airlines including TUI, Jet2, Ryanair and easyJet have issued guidance on how early to arrive at UK airports for summer holidays to avoid missing flights.
M5 Motorway Partially Blocked After Crash, Delays
A crash on the M5 has partially blocked the motorway, causing traffic chaos. The incident was reported at approximately 10.30am.
Manchester Airport flights delayed July 24: full list
Manchester Airport faces delays on Friday, July 24, with six flights affected. No cancellations reported as of 10:30am. Airport warns of busiest summer ever.
Drivers risk £110 fine for idling with air-con on
Drivers could be fined up to £110 for running air conditioning while stationary, with penalties higher in Islington and Westminster due to air pollution.
Danube Crash: 14 Injured in Vienna Cruise Ship Accident
At least 14 cruise passengers were injured after a river cruise ship crashed into a quay wall near a power plant in Vienna.
Swansea road closures for Wales Airshow July 24-26
Roads across Swansea will be closed from Friday to Sunday for the Wales Airshow. Full list of closures and parking information.
Ryanair CEO: Flights Will Leave Without Passengers in Queues
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warns flights will depart without passengers stuck in EU border queues, criticising the entry-exit system causing up to three-hour delays.
UK airlines' airport arrival rules: TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2
TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 recommend different airport arrival times. TUI suggests 2.5 hours for short flights, 3.5 for long-haul; others advise two hours.
Ryanair boss: plane goes without late passengers
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says passengers must arrive on time for flights, blaming EU travel rules for delays but insisting the airline won't wait.
Ryanair boss: 'If you're late, we leave without you'
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says flights will not wait for passengers delayed by new EU passport control systems, blaming travellers for not arriving early.
Ryanair boss: planes will leave late passengers behind
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warns passengers that flights will depart without them if they are not at the boarding gate on time, and criticises EU travel rules.
Plane Crash-Lands on Secluded Island, All 11 Survive
A Kenmore Air plane crash-landed near Sucia Island, Washington, with all 11 people aboard surviving. Four were hospitalized with serious injuries.
Ryanair CEO slams 'dumb' EU, vows no waiting for queues
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says flights will leave without passengers stuck in passport control queues, blaming EU rules for delays.
Manchester Day 2026: Full list of road closures and parking suspensions
Manchester Day returns on Sunday July 26 with a Barcelona-themed parade. Road closures and parking suspensions will be in place across the city centre from 11am to 4pm.
Royal Mail warns parcels to 51 countries may be refused
Royal Mail urges customers to check posting rules before sending items overseas, as certain parcels may be refused and money is prohibited to 51 destinations.
Motability adds extra mileage allowance for rural areas
Motability has introduced an additional 3,000 miles per year for rural customers to help with longer journeys to essential services, MP Sorcha Eastwood confirmed.
Manchester Airport warns after 100 items confiscated in one morning
Manchester Airport confiscated nearly 100 items including a gun-shaped whiskey decanter, yoghurts, and leg massager in a single morning, prompting a carry-on luggage warning.
Portishead to get train station after 60 years with £27.6m
Portishead, one of the UK's largest towns without a railway station, will be reconnected to the rail network by 2028 after £27.6m government funding for the Portishead Line.
Gateshead Flyover: Park Lane Roundabout Shuts for 26 Days
The Park Lane roundabout in Gateshead will close for 26 days from July 25 for the demolition of the Gateshead Flyover, causing expected traffic chaos.
Glasgow substation explosion cuts power to 300 homes
Almost 300 homes lost power after an explosion at an electrical substation in Glasgow's Kelvinbridge area. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, and engineers are working to restore supply.
Georgia nationwide blackout plunges cities into darkness
A nationwide blackout has hit Georgia, plunging Tbilisi and other major cities into darkness after a power line disconnection between Georgia and Turkey.
M6 offal spillage near Stafford causes 90-minute delays
A massive offal spillage on the M6 northbound near Stafford has closed three lanes, causing 7-mile queues and up to 90-minute delays.
M6 near Stafford: 2-hour delays after offal spillage
Drivers on the M6 northbound near Stafford face up to two-hour delays and nine miles of congestion after a significant offal spillage closed three lanes between junctions 14 and 15.
Extra TPE trains for Newcastle to Edinburgh Fringe
TransPennine Express is running up to two extra daily services between Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley from August 3 to September 4 for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
North East mayor to try to match £2 bus fare cap on Metro
North East bosses will try to bring down Tyne and Wear Metro fares in line with Andy Burnham's £2 bus cap, but have offered no guarantees.
Yoghurts, Toy Guns and Leg Massager Seized at Airport
Almost 100 items including toy guns, yoghurt, and a leg massager were confiscated at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 this month for breaching hand luggage rules.
Whistl starts 24/7 ops at Tyldesley warehouse
Logistics firm Whistl has begun round-the-clock operations at the controversial Astley Business Park in Tyldesley after receiving an interim licence for HGV movements.
Cardiff Queen Street Station Closed for Three Days
Cardiff Queen Street station will close from July 25-27 for engineering works, causing cancellations and diversions on several rail services.
United Airlines bans passengers who refuse headphones
United Airlines updates its contract of carriage to ban passengers who refuse to use headphones while listening to audio or video content, with potential permanent bans.
Page 53 of 172