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East Midlands Airport travellers delayed for second day | East Midlands Airport travellers delayed for second day |
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Passengers at East Midlands Airport (EMA) are facing delays for a second day after flights were cancelled because of bad weather. | |
On Saturday, up to 12cm (5in) of snow was cleared from the runway, with some passengers being diverted to Manchester and Luton. | On Saturday, up to 12cm (5in) of snow was cleared from the runway, with some passengers being diverted to Manchester and Luton. |
Passengers are advised to check with their airlines before travelling, or check the live information page. | Passengers are advised to check with their airlines before travelling, or check the live information page. |
EMA's John Greenway said no aircraft are getting in or out at the moment. | EMA's John Greenway said no aircraft are getting in or out at the moment. |
He said: "We've suspended runway ops and it's going to be quite a big area for us to clear - the runway, the airfield and the taxi-ways." | He said: "We've suspended runway ops and it's going to be quite a big area for us to clear - the runway, the airfield and the taxi-ways." |
The disruption had come at the worst possible time for the airport, during the peak morning period, he added. |