29 m. ago Flights stopped after two easyJet planes collide at major UK airport

Two easyJet planes have collided at Manchester Airport - this is a breaking story and is being constantly updated. Please return to this page for the latest updates.

Transport

33 m. ago Airport chaos hits Britain yet again as planes 'clip wings' at Manchester Airport and stop ALL flights

The incident took place at Manchester Airport at just after 6.30am this morning with people heading on their summer holidays warned to expect delays.

Events

41 m. ago Manchester airport flight delays after easyJet planes ‘clip wings’ on runway

Passengers are facing delays at Manchester Airport on Friday morning after two easyJet planes appeared to clip wings while taxiing.

Transport

42 m. ago EasyJet issues statement as two planes 'make contact' in Manchester Airport collision

Manchester Airport flights were grounded while checks were made at the scene

Politics

67 m. ago Two planes 'crash' on runway at major UK airport as flights suspended

The two easyJet planes involved won't be leaving Manchester Airport and alternative arrangements will be made for those affected after the 'crash' on the runway

Events

98 m. ago LIVE: Manchester Airport flights stopped after two easyJet planes 'clip wings'

Holidaymakers are warned to expect disruption

Society

21 h. ago Foreign Office warns of strict new alcohol rules and fines in Portugal's Algarve

The single most popular region of the country with holidaymakers is the beach-lined, sunny Algarve in the south. UK visitors account for 44% of all overseas guests in the region and 40% of flight arrivals at Faro Airport

Events

25 h. ago British holidaymakers risk being rejected from flights over unknown airport rule

A drained phone battery could leave you stranded, prevent you from boarding a flight, or even result in your device being confiscated

Events

44 h. ago Flights at risk of disruption at major UK airport next week due to staff strike

The industrial action will affect holidaymakers looking to get away for the bank holiday weekend

Events

51 h. ago The Swiss lived in splendid isolation for years. Trump’s tariffs have shattered that complacency | Joseph de Weck

The shockwaves sent by the US president could finally push Switzerland closer to the EUGrowing up in Zurich often felt like being removed from the world. It shouldn’t be that way: after all, Switzerland is at the heart of Europe. Riding on the cosy Zurich trams, one hears all the world’s languages; and the airport offers more direct intercontinental flights than Berlin. And yet, coming of age in Switzerland is like sitting in an aquarium looking at the world through a thick bulletproof window.That glass was shattered last week when Donald Trump announced 39% tariffs on Swiss exports. The US is the most important destination for Swiss products: 18.6% of all its exports go there. If Trump maintains the tariffs, sales to the US “will be effectively annihilated”, said Switzerland’s industry lobbying group. The rightwing Swiss business minister, Guy Parmelin, announced a furlough programme to shield the economy from “mass layoffs”. The tabloid newspaper Blick captured the mood with a sta...

Politics

52 h. ago UK airport could 'shutdown' next month with all flights grounded

A UK airport is facing shutdown over potential strike action as key staff members are discontent with recent pay offers which they claim don't cover the increasing cost of living

Events

64 h. ago Disruption warning as Gatwick baggage screeners announce August strikes

The walkout will take place throughout the month, including during the bank holiday

Events

2 d. ago Grandfather, 66, is fined after taking 18 SECONDS too long to drop off his family at Manchester Airport

Eric Moffatt, 66, was dropping his daughter and granddaughter at Manchester Airport ahead of their flight back home to Dubai when he was slapped with the charge.

Society

3 d. ago 'Manchester Airport are charging me £25 for 18 seconds, how is that fair?'

Eric Moffatt was dropping off his daughter and granddaughter at Manchester Airport before their flight to Dubai

Economics

3 d. ago Grandad ends up with £25 bill after going to the loo at Manchester Airport

Eric Moffatt was dropping off his daughter and granddaughter at Manchester Airport before their flight to Dubai

Economics

3 d. ago Inside El Al's Expansion At London Heathrow Airport: 4 Weekly Flights Added

Inside El Al's Expansion At London Heathrow Airport: 4 Weekly Flights Added  Simple Flying

Society

6 d. ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights Friday August 8

The latest updates from Manchester Airport on flight schedules

Transport

7 d. ago Unique and busy airport with UK flights has one of Europe's shortest runways

The airport in Greece has one of the shortest runways for passenger jets in Europe - but it can accommodate aircraft as large as a Boeing 767-200

Transport

7 d. ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights Thursday August 7

The latest updates from Manchester Airport

Transport

7 d. ago Moment drunken yobs spark emergency at 30,000 feet by refusing to stop vaping

Police were called to Stansted Airport, where they waited for a Jet2 flight bound for Heraklion in Crete to return to London after two drunken men refused to stop vaping in their seats.

Politics