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East Midlands Airport travellers delayed for second day East Midlands Airport travellers delayed after cancellations
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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. Passengers at East Midlands Airport faced delays for a second day after snow blocked the runway.
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 affected the airport, 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. Earlier, several flights were cancelled, including those to Gran Canaria and Palma.
EMA's John Greenway said no aircraft are getting in or out at the moment. Despite re-opening, the airport is advising passengers to check with their airline before travelling.
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.