Manchester Airport issues new statement as 35 flights cancelled and thousands hit by huge delays across UK

Manchester Airport has issued a statement after cancelling more than 35 flights due to nationwide air traffic control failure.

Thousands of passengers have been left stranded after hundreds of flights to and from the UK were cancelled this bank holiday.

It comes after UK airspace was hit by a technical fault, the country’s leading provider of air traffic control services said.

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National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said it is experiencing a “technical issue” and has applied traffic flow restrictions to maintain safety.

Manchester Airport has since issued a statement regarding the delays and cancellations, advising passengers to check the status’ of their flights before heading to the airport.

In a statement, Manchester Airport said: “As a result of the nationwide technical problem experienced by NATS on Monday, 28 August, there continues to be some delays and cancellations.

“Please check the status of your flight with your airline before travelling to the airport.

“As some flights are arriving and departing on slightly adjusted schedules, our terminals might be busier than anticipated, but our teams will be working with our airlines and their handling agents to get you through the airport as smoothly as possible.

“We thank you for your understanding.”

As of 8pm on Monday (August 28), cancelled flights from Manchester Airport include:

11.40am easyJet flight EZY2005 to Bilbao

12.40pm Ryanair FR3441 to Palma

1.15pm Ryanair flight FR3208 to Malaga

1.40pm Ryanair FR3234 to Eindhoven

1.45pm KLM flight KL1076 to Amsterdam

1.45pm Ryanair flight FR038 to Limoges

3pm Ryanair FR1263 to Ibiza

4.30pm Ryanair