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UAE flights to and from Manchester have been impacted after heavy snow pressured the airport within the UK metropolis to shut its runways.
In an announcement to ARN News, Etihad Airways confirmed that “flight EY015 from Abu Dhabi to Manchester on January 19 has diverted to Birmingham due to heavy snowfall at Manchester Airport”.
The airline added that “flight EY016 from Manchester has also been delayed”.
Meanwhile, Emirates additionally reported diversions and cancellations because of the excessive climate circumstances.
In an announcement, Emirates mentioned flight EK021 to Manchester on Thursday was diverted to Birmingham.
“The flight has terminated in Birmingham and ground transportation is being provided to assist passengers to return to Manchester.”
“As a result, Emirates flight EK022 on January 19 from Manchester to Dubai stands cancelled,” the airline mentioned, including that “Passengers will be re-accommodated onto alternative flights.”
Travellers are suggested to test with their airways for updates.
On Thursday, Manchester Airport closed each its runways quickly at round 0620 GMT as a consequence of heavy snow.
Britain’s Met Office forecast “wintry showers bringing further disruption” from ice and snow throughout elements of Northern Ireland, Wales, northwest England and southwest Scotland.
The Met Office issued a climate warning to alert the general public that some roads and railways might be affected with anticipated “longer journey times by road, bus and train services.”
