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Jet2 issues fresh travel warning ahead of Storm Jocelyn

Jet2 is urging passengers to allow extra time to reach airports ahead of Storm Jocelyn hitting the UK today (Tuesday).

Ryanair also warned of potential disruption to flights to and from the UK. 

The alerts followed reports of multiple lengthy aircraft diversions forced by high winds swept in by Storm Isha on airports across the UK and Ireland on Sunday night.

More than 100 flights had had to abort landings due to Storm Isha, according to National Air Traffic Services (Nats).

Steve Fox, Nats’ head of network operations, told The Times: “Yesterday there were more than 100 go-arounds at airports across the country and we still don’t have a total on the number of diversions.”

Storm Jocelyn, approaching from the Atlantic, has triggered fresh warnings of strong winds and rain.

Yellow warnings for wind that come into force at midday cover large parts of England, all of Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Jet2 said: “Our UK-based operation teams are constantly monitoring the current and forecasted weather with the Met Office to ensure we can react to any changes as quickly as possible.

“We are aware that throughout Tuesday 23rd January 2024 there will be various Yellow and Amber alerts in place at various times across parts of the UK due to the adverse effects of Storm Jocelyn.

“Due to the forecasted high winds and rain forecast throughout the day, customers travelling with us from the UK are advised to allow extra time to get to the airport and check with any transport suppliers you are relying on to get you to the airport for any disruption they may be facing.

“Currently we plan to operate all Jet2.com flights on time and our check in desks will continue to close 40 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.”

The company added: “If you are travelling back to the UK on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 and you are disrupted, our friendly teams at the airport and crew on your flight will provide you with updates on the latest information for your destination.

“Whilst we hope the weather conditions anticipated will not cause to much disruption to our flying programme we apologise in advance for any disruption that is beyond our control.”

Referring to Storm Jocelyn, Ryanair said: “Affected passengers will be notified and any passengers travelling to/from the UK on Tuesday 23 Jan should check their Ryanair app for the latest updates on their flight.

“We regret any inconvenience caused to passengers by these weather conditions, which are outside of Ryanair’s control and affect all airlines operating to/from the UK.”

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