News · 5 May 2026
Manchester Airport has UK's worst flight delays
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Travellers might struggle to book confidently from Manchester Airport, as it's been identified for consistent underperformance. A new report named it the UK's worst for flight delays in 2025, with departures averaging nearly 20 minutes late. Airport officials called the analysis misleading, saying external factors like European air traffic control problems cause many delays.
Reported by Manchester Evening News · How we write briefs