Travel chaos persists at many UK airports with holidaymakers complaining about long queues and last minute cancellations.
Over the past few weeks Manchester Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport have been struggling with an influx of travellers following the lifting of coronavirus travel restrictions. Staff shortages as well as half-term exacerbated the issues with airline bosses warning of a "challenging" summer.
Operator TUI announced it would cancel hundreds of flights due to depart from Manchester Airport this month in a bid to prevent further travel chaos. Wizz Air was also forced to scrap dozens of flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport to minimise disruption.
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People are advised to arrive in plenty of time before their flight but no more than three hours in advance in order to avoid adding pressure on earlier departures. Travellers are also urged to familiarise themselves with security checks.
If you are due to travel, there are a number of ways to keep up-to-date with flight changes or cancellations, BerkshireLive reports. Take a look below to find out more.
How to check if your Jet2 flight is cancelled
The airline has a flight tracker which helps you keep you up-to-date with your flight status. All you need to do is select the departure/arrival airport and enter your flight number before selecting "Go".
Jet2 also have a section on their website dedicated to the latest travel information. This shows frequent updates on the status of Jet2 flights, which was last updated this morning.
How to check if your easyJet is cancelled
You can track your flight status either online or via their mobile app. If your departure is more than two days in advance, you will have to sign in using your booking reference and last name.
How to check if your Ryanair flight is cancelled
The best way to get the latest information about your Ryanair flight is by using their flight tracker. Passengers affected by disruption or cancellations will receive an email or text message from the operator.
How to check if your TUI flight is cancelled
TUI's dedicated flight tracker lets you check on the status of your flight by entering your flight number and route.
How to check if your British Airways flight is cancelled
You can check the status of your British Airways flight by using the company's flight tracker either via their website or app.
Top travel tips
48-hours before you travel
Passengers affected by cancellations will usually be contacted either via telephone or email. Make sure you also check your spam folder so that you don't miss any important updates.
24-hours before you travel
It's also a good idea to keep an eye out on the airline's social media channels as it might give you a heads-up on any potential delays or cancellations. On the day of your travel it might also provide you with updates in real time and warn you of any changes to your journey.
On the day of your travel
On the day of your departure, check the status of your flight before you leave for the airport, using your airline’s app (from those mentioned above), the airport's website or a third-party website such as FlightAware Flight Tracker. This flight-tracking data company lets search by flight number or route.
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