Passengers flying from Manchester Airport today, Friday June 26, are facing delays on several flights, though no cancellations have been reported so far, according to FlightRadar24.com as of 10:50am.
Delayed Flights on June 26
Multiple airlines including easyJet, Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus, and Vueling have reported delays of more than 30 minutes. The affected routes include Amsterdam, Naples, Las Vegas, Dublin, Montpellier, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Newquay, Alicante, and Malaga.
Key delays include the 11:10am easyJet flight U22163 to Amsterdam, now departing at 12:25pm; the 11:55am Ryanair flight FR6835 to Naples, estimated at 1pm; and the 12pm Virgin Atlantic flight VS85 to Las Vegas, now at 12:50pm. Aer Lingus Regional flight EI3323 to Dublin, scheduled for 12:05pm, is expected at 1:30pm, while easyJet flights to Montpellier (U22099) and Copenhagen (U22237) are delayed by around 40 minutes.
Later departures affected include Vueling flight VY8747 to Barcelona (1:20pm to 2:29pm), easyJet flights to Newquay (U2711, 2:25pm to 3:16pm), Alicante (U22015, 4:35pm to 5:11pm), and Malaga (U27020, 9:30pm to 11:08pm), as well as Aer Lingus Regional flight EI3327 to Dublin (5:25pm to 6:15pm).
No Cancellations Reported
As of the latest update, no flights from Manchester Airport have been cancelled today. Passengers are advised to monitor their flight status regularly, especially during the busy summer period.
The UK is currently experiencing a heatwave, and Manchester Airport is entering its peak season with school holidays approaching in July and August. Travelers should be aware of potential disruptions due to weather, staffing, or strike action.
In related news, the European Parliament recently announced changes to travel rules, including a policy affecting Ryanair: families can now sit together free of charge, though they may be seated at the rear of the aircraft. Adults who wish to choose seats can pay a discounted rate and have up to four children seated beside them at no extra cost.
