Manchester Airport is gearing up for its busiest summer on record, with more than 5.7 million passengers expected to travel through the hub between July 17 and September 1. That equates to over 120,000 passengers each day. As the summer holidays begin for most schools, thousands are heading abroad from the northern travel hub, which connects to over 200 destinations worldwide, including popular spots like Spain, France, and Orlando.
Travel Guidance and Public Transport Disruptions
The airport has issued guidance to help passengers navigate the busy period smoothly. Those using public transport are advised to allow extra time due to ongoing Metrolink maintenance work. Until August 2, no trams will operate on the Altrincham, Eccles, and Trafford Park lines, while the East Didsbury and Airport lines terminate at Firswood. Bus replacement services are in place. Trams will run between Exchange Square and Rochdale, between Bury and Piccadilly, and between Piccadilly and Ashton-under-Lyne.
Liquids and Security Rules
Passengers must still comply with the 100ml limit for liquids in hand luggage. However, thanks to new CT security scanners, travellers do not need to remove liquids or electronic devices from their bags. The airport warns parents to be cautious with children’s ‘squishy’ toys, which can be classified as liquids and should be packed in hold luggage to avoid confiscation.
Delayed Flights on Monday July 20
As of 11am on Monday July 20, several flights from Manchester Airport are delayed by more than 30 minutes, according to FlightRadar24.com. Notable delays include:
- TUI flight BY192 to Cancun (scheduled 10.20am, estimated 6.10pm)
- Lufthansa flight LH2501 to Munich (10.35am, estimated 11.40am)
- Singapore Airlines flight SQ301 to Singapore (10.35am, estimated 4.30pm)
- Aegean Airlines flight A3639 to Athens (10.40am, estimated 11.40am)
- KLM flight KL1032 to Amsterdam (11am, estimated 11.35am)
- Brussels Airlines flight SN2174 to Brussels (11.10am, estimated 12.05pm)
- easyJet flight U22181 to Basel (12.15pm, estimated 1.56pm)
- IndiGo flight 6E32 to Mumbai (12.40pm, estimated 3.05pm)
- easyJet flight U2709 to Belfast (12.50pm, estimated 1.26pm)
- easyJet flight U22111 to Bordeaux (1pm, estimated 2.04pm)
- easyJet flight U22169 to Amsterdam (1.55pm, estimated 2.58pm)
- easyJet flight U22107 to Paris (2.25pm, estimated 3.19pm)
- easyJet flight U22255 to Hurghada (2.50pm, estimated 3.32pm)
- easyJet flight U22145 to Dalaman (3.05pm, estimated 4pm)
- Jet2 flight LS897 to Budapest (4.10pm, estimated 5.50pm)
- easyJet flight U22061 to Corfu (5.25pm, estimated 6.17pm)
- easyJet flight U22263 to Krakow (5.40pm, estimated 6.46pm)
- easyJet flight U22229 to Prague (5.50pm, estimated 7.17pm)
- easyJet flight U22237 to Copenhagen (6.40pm, estimated 7.22pm)
- easyJet flight U23840 to Milan (6.40pm, estimated 7.21pm)
- easyJet flight U2707 to Belfast (8.55pm, estimated 9.35pm)
Cancelled Flights
As of 11am, no flights from Manchester Airport have been cancelled today. Passengers are advised to monitor their flight status closely as schedules can change at the last minute.
