Ryanair issues travel warning to passengers as runway closure could spark delays today
Ryanair passengers may be able to seek compensation if their flight is delayed
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Ryanair passengers have been warned that an “unforeseen runway closure” could spark delays.
The alert was issued to all passengers travelling into and out of Edinburgh airport ahead of their journey today.
For holidaymakers concerned if their travel plans will be affected, further updates will be shared on the airline’s website.
The airline said: “Affected passengers will be notified and any passengers travelling to/from Edinburgh on Thu 09 May should check their Ryanair app for the latest updates on their flight.
The airline has warned of potential delays
PA“We regret any inconvenience caused to passengers by this unforeseen runway closure which is outside of Ryanair’s control and affects all airlines operating to/from Edinburgh Thu 09 May.”
Your options if a flight is delayed
Passengers whose flight is delayed or cancelled can seek help, but there are only a small number of cases where customers are entitled to compensation.
Ryanair said: “If your flight is expected to be delayed for two hours or more (for flights up to 1,500km) or three hours or more (for intra-EU flights over 1,500km and other flights between 1,500km and 3,500km) you will receive assistance at the airport, including meal coupons.
Compensation for flights pushed back to the next day differs slightly, as passengers are generally offered overnight accommodation.
“Flights can be cancelled for reasons beyond our control,” Ryanair explained.
“If your delay extends to the next day, we will oftentimes provide hotel accommodation and transportation between the airport and the accommodation.”
The airline added: “For delays of five hours or more, if you choose not to travel, you can request a refund [...], however, please bear in mind that most refund applications are unsuccessful due to situations that are outside of Ryanair’s control, meaning we are not obliged to pay you a refund.”
Passengers travelling with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and Wizz Air have been warned over skyrocketing prices.
New research by Mabrian Technologies suggests Britons may feel the pinch as they jet off this summer, as the average fare for a flight to Spain ranges around £200.
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PAUK holidaymakers are seeing a significant rise of over 30 per cent in low-cost flights to Spanish territory, including the Canary Islands.
Mabrian marketing and communications director Carlos Cendra, said: “The price increase we are witnessing reflects, on one hand, the rising operations costs of airlines and, on the other hand, the growing demand to and from Spain this summer season.”
The report reflects year-on-year price variation for flights to Spain between June 1 and September 15, 2024.
Researchers tracked flight prices between Spain and five markets, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France and the Netherlands.
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