Ryanair and Jet2 issue travel warnings to passengers ahead of Storm Kathleen

Two major airlines have warned passengers could face disruption due to Storm Kathleen this weekend. Parts of the UK's west coast are set to be battered by winds of up to 70 mph, the Met Office has warned.

The weather event comes right in the middle of the Easter holidays, when millions of families are taking trips domestically and abroad. Today (Friday April 5), the Met Office updated its weather warning to forecast stronger gusts during Storm Kathleen than previously predicted.

The forecaster has issued a yellow weather warning for wind in western areas of the UK, including Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland and Wales, and the North West and South West of England from 8am to 10pm on Saturday.

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It warned of injuries and danger to life from “large waves and beach material being thrown on to sea fronts, coastal roads and properties”, adding “road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible”.

There could also be power cuts and mobile phone coverage could be affected. Southerly winds are expected to gust quite widely to 50-60mph on Saturday, while some exposed spots, particularly in Northern Ireland, will see gusts up to 70mph with large waves also likely.

Both Ryanair and Jet2 have warned customers travelling from Friday onwards to check for the latest updates on their flights. The weather could cause disruption including delays and cancellations.

Ryanair confirmed: "Affected passengers will be notified and any passengers travelling to/from UK on Friday 05 April should check their Ryanair app for the latest updates on their