Thousands of easyJet passengers due to fly out of Bristol Airport today (Wednesday, March 8) have been informed of cancellations caused by snow chaos. The Bristol area had been forecast a sprinkling of snow but the reality was much heavier, with the city waking up to an unexpected blanket of white and more on the way.
Bristol Airport announced at 6.45am that all flights had been suspended due to the weather conditions, with operations resuming just before 11am after the earlier estimate of 8am was pushed back. Staff had to clear the runway to ensure safety, especially as snowfall continued to impact conditions and visibility.
A spokesperson said at 10.45am: "Bristol Airport is now open and operational but disruption across airline networks has resulted in some ongoing flight disruption. For the latest flight information, please check with your airline."
