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BUSINESS · OCT 2, 2026

Manchester Airport Reports 67 Flight Delays on Friday

Manchester Airport experienced 67 flight delays on October 2, with one TUI flight to Punta Cana delayed by nearly eight hours.

Flight disruptions affected numerous holidaymakers at Manchester Airport on Friday, October 2. Data from Flightradar24 indicates that 67 flights experienced delays, with the majority of wait times averaging approximately 25 minutes.

Several flights faced significantly longer disruptions across a wide range of carriers, including Jet2, Ryanair, and easyJet. The most severe delay involved a TUI flight to Punta Cana, which was held for 7 hours and 43 minutes. Other notable delays included a Lauda Europe flight to Vienna, delayed by 2 hours and 15 minutes, and an Aer Lingus Regional flight to Belfast City, delayed by 1 hour and 55 minutes.


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