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Why are so many flights being cancelled?

Flying from the UK feels like a lucky dip at the moment - but what reasons are airlines giving for this season’s mass batch of cancellations?

The Independent UK

How do I know if my flight will be cancelled and what are my rights?

Airlines have been told to cut services now to avoid chaos later

The Independent UK

'Wet lease' Brexit-loophole used by UK airlines to ease holiday flight disruption

TUI, British Airways, Jet2 and easyJet are all using the system - known as wet-leasing - to comply with busy summer travel schedules

Wales Online

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Pilot at Edinburgh airport spotted helping load luggage on to plane

It comes amid ongoing disruption at UK airports as airlines struggle with a shortage in workers and a rise in demand in recent months.

Daily Record

TUI couple's compensation plea after 'babymoon' trip ruined by 24-hour flight hell

The couple had treated themselves to a week at the Spanish island to celebrate falling pregnant before their flight home was delayed and finally cancelled, sparking 24 hours of hell

Daily Mirror

Nightmare TUI flight delayed by 20 hours leaves passengers 'in tears'

They were put up in a hotel in Cardiff overnight

Wales Online

Bristol Airport: Passenger's "flight from hell" as police escort man off plane

“It has made me cross. It’s poor planning, bad management, and taking people’s money with no regard for providing an expected level of quality in return”

Bristol Post

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Bristol Airport passengers 'in tears' after TUI flight delayed by 20 hours

Two passengers claimed that police were left to inform them of updates

Bristol Post

'Nightmare' TUI flight 'bounced off runway' before woman went into labour on plane

Naomii Thomas was onboard the disastrous flight from Cape Verde, which had already been delayed for hours when it finally took off for Bristol - but the wheels barely touched the runway before taking off again

Daily Mirror

Police called onboard and woman goes into labour: Passenger describes TUI flight from hell that 'bounced off runway'

'My understanding is that because the plane was too heavy the runway wasn’t long enough for him to stop in time'

Wales Online

TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 latest updates for Manchester Airport passengers

The latest guidance from airlines amid further reports of Manchester Airport chaos

Liverpool Echo

Traveller uncertainty and ‘panic’ over which summer flights will be cancelled

Many affected travellers may be unable to rebook as most flights are already full, one expert warned

The Independent UK

EasyJet, Ryanair and TUI advice after Gatwick announces mass plane groundings

Major airlines including TUI, British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair have offered advice and predictions about how badly flight schedule cuts at Gatwick Airport will impact them

Daily Mirror

Can you improve your odds of not having your flight cancelled this summer?

With the right airline and airport data on hand, certain savvy choices could help you avoid the dreaded cancellation email

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Flying from Gatwick this summer? Stand by for changes

Passengers on easyJet will bear the brunt of cancelled flights, with British Airways and Wizz Air also expected to ground departures

Daily Record

Family hit with four cancellations in 48 hours as police escort them off plane

Police boarded their third flight which had been stuck on the tarmac for hours to say it had been cancelled.

Chronicle Live

Ryanair steward shocks plane full of passengers with frustrated outburst about airline

The cabin crew member announced over the speakers that the airline 'don't listen to their staff' and encouraged passengers to make complaints

Wales Online

Family boards three TUI planes before holiday is cancelled amid Manchester Airport travel chaos

The family had been looking forward to a fortnight in Crete

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Bristol Post

Bristol Airport: 'Utter shambles' as passengers sleep on conveyor belts waiting for their bags

“I have a one-year-old and a three-year-old sleeping on cold floors"

Nottingham Post

Family battle TUI plane chaos before holiday to Crete is cancelled

The McSteins were left majorly disappointed by the scenes at the airport

Daily Mirror

Family escorted off plane by police after FOUR flight cancellations in 48 hours

Ian McStein from Runcorn, Cheshire, had been ready to enjoy a two-week break on a Greek island with his four children, but instead faced 48 hours of back and forth cancellations

Manchester Evening News

Family scrap holiday after police escort them off plane and they are hit with FOUR cancellations in 48 hours

Police boarded their third flight which had been stuck on the tarmac for hours to say it had been cancelled.

Daily Record

Police called to TUI 'flight from hell' after plane diverted to different airport

Passengers on board the TUI flight described the plane as 'bouncing' off the runway in an aborted landing and were diverted to a different airport in a 12-hour delay ordeal.

Daily Mirror

Police called to TUI passenger's 'flight from hell' after plane diverts in 12-hour delay

Passengers said that the aircraft touched down on the Bristol runway before flying off again and diverting to Birmingham, resulting in a more than 12-hour delay and a final bus journey home

Daily Mirror

Family fork out 'hundreds' in mad cross-country dash to get to holiday destination

Lois and Jonathan Corso, from Litherland near Liverpool, were so determined to get out to Kos in Greece for a friend's wedding that they rushed to Bristol Airport at the last minute

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