LIVE: Updates as snow falls across region

Airport apologises for delays and disruption

A Manchester Airport spokesperson said:

“In anticipation of adverse weather forecast for this weekend, snow clearing teams have been on site since Friday. Both runways were fully cleared and treated ahead of this morning’s first scheduled flight. “Health and safety is our top priority and when snow on the airfield reaches a particular depth, it must be cleared before operations can continue.

Once this morning’s flying programme was underway, there was a fresh period of heavy snowfall, which required further clearing to take place.

“The decision was therefore made to temporarily close airfield operations from 07.45 to 11.30 whilst clearing could take place to return to safe levels.

We apologise to all affected passengers for any inconvenience and thank them for their patience.”