Several flights from Manchester Airport are delayed on Monday, 17 August, according to FlightRadar24. As of 8.30am, four departures have been pushed back by at least 30 minutes.
Delayed flights this morning
The affected flights include a Jet2 service to Palma de Mallorca, an easyJet flight to Naples, a Virgin Atlantic departure to Orlando, and a TUI flight to Punta Cana. The Jet2 flight LS953, scheduled for 8.40, is now estimated to depart at 9.30. The easyJet flight U24276 to Naples, due at 9.50, is estimated for 11.24.
Later in the day, the Virgin Atlantic flight VS72 to Orlando, scheduled for 12.10, is estimated to depart at 13.00. The TUI flight BY168 to Punta Cana, due at 12.40, has an estimated departure time of 20.15.
No cancellations listed
As of 8.30am, no cancelled flights are listed from Manchester Airport on Monday, 17 August, according to FlightRadar24.
Busy summer travel period
Manchester Airport recorded more than 3.3 million passengers in July, making it the second busiest travel month ever recorded by the hub. So far this summer, Antalya in Turkey and Palma de Mallorca in Spain have been the most popular destinations, with Palma set to be the top destination overall.
Passengers are advised to arrive at least two hours before their scheduled flight time to allow for check-in and security. Extra bag checks can cause delays, so guidance has been issued on what can be carried in hand baggage. Banned items include liquids over 100ml, multi-tools, and large squishy toys. Lithium batteries are also banned from hold luggage.
