AIRPORT CHAOS: Freak UK weather delays flights to Europe including Spain

BITTERLY cold weather across the United Kingdom is causing travel disruption, as some of the biggest airports are forced to close their runways.

Public transport is being affected, and many roads are unpassable.

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for the UK for snow and ice with freezing-cold weather.

The Met Office has also warned that some villages could be cut off and drivers are at risk of being stranded.

The severe weather warnings are due to continue throughout the week.

Masses of flight passengers could be seen stranded, including holidaymakers travelling to sunny Spain.

One of the most affected UK airports is Manchester, which in the last hour closed runways as weather conditions worsen and become more challenging.

The latest travel update from @manairport. pic.twitter.com/avO3pdA3Jx

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) January 30, 2019

So #manchesterairport is closed and all flights currently delayed. pic.twitter.com/wMoIrab9Qg

— Liz Fox | American Football Writer & Podcast Host (@NFLGirlUK) January 30, 2019

Liverpool airport has also temporarily closed its runways this morning due to the severe weather.

Due to snow, the runway is temporarily closed- the airport is open. Visit https://t.co/nR6WTNGrIP or contact your airline for flight info

— Liverpool John Lennon Airport (@LPL_Airport) January 30, 2019

Many airlines that have flights from the UK to Spain have warned that some of their routes may be affected due to the extreme weather conditions, including Vueling Airlines.

#VuelingInforms Due to adverse weather conditions in Europe, some of our flights might be affected. Please check flight status here: https://t.co/6YLvC99A8y

— Vueling Airlines (@vueling) January 30, 2019

UK airports recommend passengers check the status of their flights with their airlines and allow plenty of time for journeys to the airport.

It's an #icy start for many and there are still some sleet and #snow showers in the north and west #uksnow 🌨️❄️ pic.twitter.com/VraPtPyZyh

— Met Office (@metoffice) January 30, 2019

Good morning, here is today's's weather summary. Don't forget, you can visit our website (https://t.co/cQSfu1VDbo) for all local & national weather forecasts including the 6-30 day UK outlook. ^Dan pic.twitter.com/HS1HNSXpMw

— Met Office (@metoffice) January 30, 2019