Published 3 hours ago • loading... • Updated 26 minutes ago
Manchester Airport delays hit 85 flights with one service running 7 hours late
Tracking data showed more than 20 Manchester Airport departures delayed by at least 20 minutes, including a TUI service pushed back 7 hours 36 minutes.
On Monday, Manchester Airport is experiencing widespread flight delays affecting passengers across numerous airlines throughout the day.
Flight tracking data from Flightradar24.com confirms consistent schedule slippage across major carriers, with holidaymakers encountering delays spanning the entire operational day.
Specific services face substantial delays: TUI flight BY168 to Punta Cana is delayed over 7 hours, while easyJet flight U22129 to Pisa and Virgin Atlantic flight VS127 to New York JFK report delays exceeding 2 hours.
Disrupted flights span international destinations including Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Paris Charles de Gaulle, affecting passengers with scheduling changes ranging from minor adjustments to multi-hour hold-ups.
A NATS spokesperson said "Passengers should check with their airline for the latest information on their flight" as engineers work to resolve a technical issue at Prestwick centre affecting traffic management.