Manchester Airport temporarily closed its runways for the second time in two days due to heavy snow, causing travel disruption for passengers. The airport prioritized passenger safety and urged travelers to check with their airlines for updated flight information.
BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent brought an urgent weather and travel update to viewers on Monday's show. The 53 year old announced significant snow-related travel disruption s, including the temporary closure of Manchester Airport due to heavy snow. Her co-host Jon Kay commented on the enduring winter weather disruptions, which prompted Sally to add: 'Absolutely right, Jon! Further snow, ice and rain are causing more disruption across the UK this morning.
' Then, a breaking news banner prompted Sally to report: 'Manchester Airport says it has shut both of its runways for the second time in two days because of heavy snow in the area.' Taking to social media in the early hours of Monday, Manchester Airport informed passengers: 'Our runways are temporarily closed due to heavy snow as our teams work hard to clear them as quickly as possible.' The airport highlighted passenger safety as the priority and requested patience amidst the disturbance, advising travellers to check with their airlines for updated flight information and to allow additional time for travel. They committed to providing further updates at the earliest opportunity and thanked all for their understanding, according to the Express, reports Yorkshire Live. Later, at 7:15am, the airport posted another update confirming: 'Our runways are now open but as a result of the earlier closure some departures and arrivals may still experience delays.' 'Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra time for your journey today. We would like to thank our teams for their hard work in getting the runways operational again. The safety of our customers remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and patience.' The UK remains under weather warnings on Monday, with commuters warned to expect snow showers, icy conditions, and rain. The Met Office predicts further travel disruptions due to severe weather, including flooding from heavy rain and melting sno
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