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Flight delays at UK airports as Ryanair and Jet2 warn of more snow
Summary
Storm Goretti brought heavy snow and very strong winds, and the Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings; Ryanair and Jet2 have warned passengers there could be flight disruption this weekend.
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Storm Goretti brought heavy snow and strong winds to parts of the UK and mainland Europe earlier this week. Several Met Office warnings remain in place through to Monday. Airlines including Jet2 and Ryanair have issued notices that travellers may face disruption. Officials say further wintry conditions are forecast.
Key details:
- Storm Goretti produced several inches of snow and winds reported around 99mph earlier in the week.
- The Met Office has issued amber and other severe-weather warnings for snow, rain, wind and ice in parts of the UK, and has forecast up to about 30cm of snow in some areas of Scotland.
- Jet2 said it plans to operate as close to schedule as possible but warned passengers there may be disruption and longer waits; Ryanair warned of potential disruption linked to de-icing and advised customers to check its app for updates.
- Amsterdam Schiphol has cancelled thousands of flights this week amid widespread winter conditions in parts of Europe.
Summary:
Airlines and airport operators have reported that passengers could face delays or cancellations as severe weather warnings remain active. The Met Office forecasts further snow in some areas with a risk of freezing rain and local flooding as temperatures change. Undetermined at this time.
