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UK Airport Passenger Traffic, May 2026: Regions Lead the Growth as Gatwick Slips
Official CAA figures for May 2026 show UK passenger numbers still climbing, with Edinburgh, Newcastle and Liverpool leading the majors and Bournemouth and Cardiff posting the fastest growth. London Gatwick remains the only large airport in decline. Here is the full breakdown, plus which airports cancel the most flights.
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📰 Airport NewsWetherspoon Opening Date Confirmed at Manchester Airport: The Belle Vue Comes to Terminal 2
Manchester Airport's first ever JD Wetherspoon pub, The Belle Vue, is set to open in the Terminal 2 departures lounge on 15 September. Here is what to expect from the sport-themed pub, why it is named after the city's historic showground, and which airlines fly from Terminal 2.
📰 Airport NewsHeathrow Flooding: Road Access to Terminals 2 and 3 Restricted, Passengers Told to Use Rail
Heathrow has warned that road access to Terminals 2 and 3 is restricted after flooding in the central terminal area. Flights are operating normally, but passengers are told not to travel by road. Here is how to get there, which airlines are affected and where you stand if you miss your flight.
📰 Airport NewsManchester Airport ATC Disruption: What Passengers Were Told on 8 September 2026
Manchester Airport issued two passenger updates during the 8 September 2026 air traffic control failure. Here is exactly what the airport said, what it means for your flight, and your refund and care rights.
📰 Airport NewsUK Airports Latest: 600 Flights Cancelled, Police Called to Grounded Plane, Arsenal Delayed
The latest on the 8 September 2026 NATS air traffic control failure: around 600 UK flights cancelled, police called to a grounded aircraft and Arsenal delayed en route to their match, plus the official advice Manchester Airport gave passengers.
📰 Airport NewsNewcastle Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
Newcastle Airport saw 6 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at Newcastle, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsLiverpool John Lennon Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
Liverpool John Lennon Airport saw 7 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at Liverpool, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsBelfast International Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
Belfast International Airport saw 9 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at Belfast International, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsEast Midlands Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
East Midlands Airport saw 13 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at East Midlands, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsAberdeen Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
Aberdeen Airport saw 17 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at Aberdeen, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsGlasgow Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
Glasgow Airport saw 19 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at Glasgow, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsBirmingham Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
Birmingham Airport saw 29 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at Birmingham, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsLondon Luton Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
London Luton Airport saw 53 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at London Luton, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsEdinburgh Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
Edinburgh Airport saw 55 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at Edinburgh, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsBristol Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
Bristol Airport saw 55 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at Bristol, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsManchester Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
Manchester Airport saw 70 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at Manchester, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsLondon Stansted Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
London Stansted Airport saw 94 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at London Stansted, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsLondon Gatwick Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
London Gatwick Airport saw 168 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at London Gatwick, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsLondon Heathrow Airport Flight Cancellations: UK Air Traffic Control Failure, 8 September 2026
London Heathrow Airport saw 320 flights cancelled on 8 September 2026 after a NATS air traffic control failure. See the full list of cancelled flights at London Heathrow, the airlines worst affected, and your refund, rerouting and compensation rights.
📰 Airport NewsUK Air Traffic Control Failure Cancels Hundreds of Flights on 8 September 2026
A National Air Traffic Services technical failure on 8 September 2026 grounded hundreds of UK flights, hitting Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Manchester hardest. Here are the airports and airlines worst affected, plus your refund, rerouting and care rights.
📰 Airport NewsManchester Airports Group Confirms Cyber Security Incident Affecting Customer Data
Manchester Airports Group has confirmed a cyber security incident affecting customer data from car park, lounge and Fast Track bookings and WIFI sign-ups at Manchester, East Midlands and Stansted. Here is what was accessed, what it means for your booking, and how to stay safe.
Most and Least Punctual UK Airports and Airlines: June 2026
Official CAA punctuality data for June 2026: see which UK airports and airlines ran the most flights on time, and which had the longest delays.
Most and Least Punctual UK Airports and Airlines: May 2026
Official CAA punctuality data for May 2026: see which UK airports and airlines ran the most flights on time, and which had the longest delays.
UK Flight Cancellations in July 2026: Which Airports and Airlines Were Worst Hit
Our own live tracking recorded 706 cancelled flights across UK airport boards in July 2026. See which airports and airlines saw the most disruption, and what your rights are.
📰 Airport NewsCatania Airport Delays: The Etna Backlog and What Happens When Flights Restart
Catania has now been shut for five days, the longest closure since 2002, with 36% of flights cancelled and over 600 diverted. Here is why delays will outlast the closure, and what you are actually owed.
📰 Airport NewsMount Etna Eruption Grounds Hundreds of Flights at Catania Airport
A major eruption of Mount Etna has forced the closure of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, with over 700 flights cancelled and ash reaching as far as Malta and Libya. Here is what UK travellers need to know.
📰 Airport NewsRunway Defects Cause Chaos and Delays at Bristol Airport
A sudden runway closure over a surface defect shut Bristol Airport overnight, leaving passengers stranded and flights diverted. Here is the latest and how to check your flight.
📣 Airline NewsEasyJet Summer 2027 Flight Release: How to Snag the Cheapest Seats
EasyJet is releasing nearly 14 million Summer 2027 seats on Tuesday 28 July. Here is how to grab the cheapest fares the moment they go live.
📰 Airport NewsLondon Gatwick Water Outage: No Water in Either Terminal
London Gatwick has confirmed there is currently no water supply in either terminal because of a local water supply issue. Here is what the airport has said and how to check your flight.
📣 Airline NewsRiyadh Air to Launch Direct Manchester to Saudi Arabia Route This Summer
Manchester Airport welcomes a brand-new direct service to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh Air starting flights from 23 July 2026 using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
📣 Airline NewsJet2 Announces Three New Routes to Paris CDG from UK Airports for Summer 2027
Jet2 is adding flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle from East Midlands, London Stansted and Manchester next summer. Here is what is on sale and why the arrival airport matters.
📣 Airline NewsJet Fuel Shortage: Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights, Jet2 Tells Passengers Holidays Are On
Lufthansa is cutting 20,000 flights from its summer schedule as jet fuel prices double, while Jet2 assures worried passengers their holidays will go ahead. Here is what the fuel crisis means for UK travellers.
📰 Airport NewsBerlin Airport Strike: All Flights Cancelled on 18 March 2026
A ver.di union strike shut down Berlin Brandenburg Airport for 19 hours, cancelling 204 flights and stranding 57,000 passengers. Here's what happened and what travellers need to know.
📣 Airline NewsJet2 Announces Massive Gatwick Expansion for Summer 2027
Just weeks before their first Gatwick flights take off, Jet2 has revealed a 27% capacity boost for Summer 2027 - including a brand-new exclusive route to Lesvos.
📰 Airport NewsManchester Airport Terminal 1 Closes After 60+ Years
Manchester Airport is now officially a two-terminal airport for the first time in 30 years following the closure of Terminal 1.
📰 Airport NewsManchester Airport Terminal Changes 2026
Important updates to Manchester Airport terminals. Learn about Ryanair new terminal arrangements and changes affecting all passengers.