Manchester Airport issues statement after flights cancelled in Storm Isha

22.01.2024 - 09:07 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

A total of 14 flights were cancelled at Manchester Airport due to strong winds in Storm Isha, a spokesperson confirmed. The flights were cancelled last night (Sunday) and into the early hours of this morning as the fierce storm swept across the entire country and brought gale force winds of up to 90mph and heavy rain.

Most of the cancelled flights from Manchester were on Loganair domestic routes, the Manchester Evening News understands, while some Ryanair services were also cancelled.

Today (Monday), there is not expected to be any further disruption at Manchester Airport due to the storm, the spokesperson added.

Though passengers are being advised to check before they travel on rail and roads to the airport and allow extra time to get there. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link. A Met Office yellow wind warning remains in force until lunchtime today for most of the UK.

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