Manchester Airport cancellations latest as Storm Eowyn sparks a day of havoc for holidaymakers

Flights from Manchester Airport were cancelled or delayed as Storm Eowyn's pounding winds blasted across the UK today (January 24).

Wind gusts reached 100mph as the storm left one person dead, more than a million people without power and caused significant travel disruption across the UK and Ireland. Rail services, flights and ferries have been cancelled across the country as rare red weather warnings remain in place in Scotland.

Manchester Airport confirmed several cancellations on Friday. But as no weather warnings now remain in force in Greater Manchester, an airport spokesperson said they were not expecting any weather related disruption at the airport on Saturday.

A number of flights to Belfast and Dublin from Manchester were cancelled on Friday morning, including the 7.40am Ryanair RK191 flight to Belfast Aldergrove, the 7.45am Ryanair FR553 flight to Dublin and the 9.30am Ryanair FR555 flight to Dublin.

The airport had previously issued a statement to passengers travelling when the storm was expected to hit warning that disruption was likely. In a post on X, a spokesperson for Manchester Airport said: "High winds are expected across the UK tomorrow due to Storm Eowyn. If you are due to travel from Manchester Airport, please check with your airline for up-to-date flight information.

"Road and rail services may also be impacted, so please allow extra time and care for your journey to the airport. The safety of our passengers is always our top priority."

Travellers on Saturday, however, are being advised to leave more time to make their way to the airport due to potential disruption to train and tram services.

A flight approaching Manchester Airport was forced to abort a landing attempt due to the windy conditions.