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60% of Saturday Flights Delayed

There were 764 outbound passengers travelling through the airport.

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Just six of the 15 scheduled flights from Ronaldsway were on time on Saturday.

There were 764 outbound passengers travelling through the airport.

The top reasons given for the delays were: Adiusted inbound arrival or departure time to avoid ATC Closure; Multiple off-schedule aircraft; Ramp congestion; and ATC slots at Gatwick.

Of the delayed flights, two were up to 30 minutes late, two were up to an hour late, four were up to two hours late and one (Gatwick) was up to three hours behind schedule.

The airport said: ‘We appreciate our passengers’ ongoing understanding amidst disruptions experienced. We are grateful for your patience and cooperation. For the latest information, please reach out to your respective airlines. Thank you for your continued understanding.’