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Lengthy delays at Bristol Airport after runway disruption
The runway closure affected more than 30 outbound flights and hundreds of passengers, with disruptions expected to continue into Saturday morning.
- On Friday evening, Bristol Airport suspended all flights due to a runway defect, keeping operations grounded until 8am Saturday.
- Airport officials halted services at 6pm Friday to inspect and repair the damaged runway, which affected more than 30 outbound flights on Saturday alone.
- Passengers diverted nearly 200 miles to Southend faced extended delays, while a Jet2 spokesperson said: "We are experiencing delays with our transport providers" due to peak demand.
- Operations resumed at 8am Saturday, though the airport warned of continued disruption; Jet2 added: "We are expecting disruption to our flying programme on 8th August."
- Welsh mum Charmaine Hines remained stranded in Barcelona with three children, facing transport costs around £600 while awaiting potential airline refunds.
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