Travel warning: Britons alerted of travel disruptions as Jet2 and Ryanair issue warning of flight delays over the weekend

Posted by author January 4, 2025 Travel

Britons are being warned to prepare for travel disruption as the Met Office issues alerts for snow and ice across parts of the UK.

The warnings come as severe winter weather is expected to impact travel conditions across the country over the first weekend of January.

Major flight disruptions are possible as the winter weather system moves across Britain, with passengers advised to stay updated on their travel arrangements.

Travellers are being urged to check their journey details before setting out and to allow extra time for their travels during this period of adverse weather.

Snow could hit parts of the UK this weekend

Jet2.com has issued a travel warning to its customers ahead of the potential delays at UK airports.

It said: “Our operations team continue to monitor the UK forecast to ensure we have the most up-to-date information for all Jet2.com departing and arriving customers on January 4 and January 5, 2025.

“We plan to operate our flights as close to schedule as possible, however, there may be some disruption should the weather deteriorate.

“We advise all customers to check in as scheduled (our check-in desks close 40 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time) and our friendly Red Teams in the terminal will keep you up to date.”

The airline insists that customer’s information is up-to-date on Jet2.com so the airline can contact them, should their flight be impacted.

It said: “If your flight is disrupted, we will be in contact with you directly via SMS and Email and post regular updates on this page of the Jet2.com website.”

The airline told passengers to prepare for a longer than normal wait before onboarding or when they are on the aircraft before departure.

The airline apologised for any possible delays. It said: “Jet2.com would like to apologise in advance for any disruption you may experience. Your comfort and safety is our number one priority, we will have you on the way as soon as possible.”

Jet2 apologised for any possible delays

Ryanair said in a statement: “[There are] potential disruptions to and from the UK today due to snow and ice.

“Affected passengers will be notified and any passengers travelling to and from the UK on Saturday, January 4 should check their Ryanair app for the latest updates on their flight.

“We regret any inconvenience caused to passengers by these weather conditions, which are outside of Ryanair’s control and affect all airlines operating to and from the UK on Saturday, January 4.”

Temperatures are forecast to hit as low as -10C in parts of Scotland by the Met Office, with Amber alerts issued for parts of Wales and England for the weekend.

Met Office Chief Forecaster Jason Kelly, said: “This weekend will bring a range of weather hazards to the UK, notable snow accumulations, freezing rain, ice and heavy rain as well as some gusty conditions.

“We have issued a number of severe weather warnings, including Amber warnings for snow and ice in parts of England and Wales.

“Some significant accumulations of snow are possible across parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England in particular, where five cm or more could accumulate fairly widely, with as much as 20-30 cm over high ground of mid and north Wales and potentially 30-40 cm over parts of the Pennines. This, accompanied by strengthening winds, may lead to drifting of lying snow.”