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Manchester Airport flights delayed after runway hole causes disruption

Manchester Airport flights delayed after runway hole causes disruption

Widespread delays hit Manchester Airport on Saturday after a hole appeared on one of its runways, affecting both arrivals and departures. The disruption lasted about two hours, with three Manchester-bound flights diverted to Liverpool and one to Stansted. Passengers faced average delays of 50 minutes, and were advised to check flight status before travelling.

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