Manchester Airport is experiencing flight delays on Tuesday, July 21, as it braces for its busiest summer to date. With school holidays underway, thousands of families are passing through the airport daily. According to Flight Radar 24, three flights are delayed as of 10:30am, while no cancellations have been reported so far.
Delayed Flights on July 21
The following flights are delayed from Manchester Airport today:
- IndiGo flight 6E34 to Delhi, scheduled departure 12:55, estimated departure 14:30
- Emirates flight EK18 to Dubai, scheduled departure 14:05, estimated departure 15:45
- TUI flight BY224 to Sharm el-Sheikh, scheduled departure 14:20, estimated departure 15:25
Busiest Summer on Record
Manchester Airport has warned that it expects more than 5.7 million passengers between Friday, July 17 and September 1, equating to over 120,000 passengers per day. This follows a record-breaking June that saw more than three million passengers. The airport advises passengers to plan their journeys carefully due to major disruption to the tram network until August 2.
Tram Network Disruption
Extensive repair work began this week, meaning no trams run through the city centre. The Altrincham, Eccles, and Trafford Park lines are suspended, while the East Didsbury and Airport lines terminate at Firswood. Bus replacement services are in place. Trams operate between Exchange Square and Rochdale, Bury and Piccadilly, and Piccadilly and Ashton-under-Lyne.
Liquid Rules and Hand Luggage Reminder
Passengers are reminded that the 100ml limit on liquids in hand luggage remains in force, despite new CT security scanners. Parents should watch for children's 'squishy' toys, which can be classified as liquids and should be packed in hold luggage to avoid confiscation, according to Manchester Airport.
