Jet2 have been forced to cancel six flights and divert four others after a weather disruption in Krakow, Poland.
Flights to and from Newcastle, Leeds Bradford and Glasgow to Krakow have all been cancelled until tomorrow, with flights to and from Birmingham and Manchester being diverted to Ostrava airport, over 100 miles away.
Jet2 are urging customers to make sure their information is up to date so they can contact impacted customers through text or email.
The airline company said: “In the event of flight disruption, our dedicated operations teams are working hard behind the scenes at our UK-based HQ to get you on your way as soon as possible.”
Jet2 has insisted that customers make sure their information is up-to-date
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Flights affected by “adverse weather” in Krakow
LS1251 Birmingham-Krakow via Ostrava
LS1252 Krakow-Birmingham via Ostrava
LS949 Manchester-Krakow via Ostrava
LS950 Krakow-Manchester via Ostrava
LS113 Glasgow-Krakow – cancelled till tomorrow
LS114 Krakow-Glasgow – cancelled till tomorrow
LS295 Leeds Bradford-Krakow – cancelled till tomorrow
LS296 Krakow-Leeds Bradford – cancelled till tomorrow
LS1901 Newcastle-Krakow – cancelled till tomorrow
LS1902 Krakow-Newcastle – cancelled till tomorrow
Jet2 has said that flights which have been diverted to Ostrava have ground transportation waiting at the airport.
It said: “Further information will be sent individually to all customers. Whilst this is completely outside of our control, our operations team are doing everything they can to minimise disruption as much as they possibly can.
“If you are at the airport and require any further assistance, please speak to a member of the Jet2.com Red Team in the terminal. We will have you on the way as soon as we can.”
A fog warning has been in place from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management across Krakow.
Flights were diverted from Krakow to Ostrava
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It added: “It is forecasted dense fog with very poor visibility – locally below 200m. Fog will form most dynamically after sunset.
“Roads and pavements could be icing caused by freezing wet surface in the fog.”
Krakow Airport said to customers online: “Weather conditions cause difficulties in flights from/to Krakow Airport. At the decision of the carriers, flights may be redirected or cancelled, so please monitor the status of your flight with the appropriate airline.”