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Jet2 Reschedules UKMadeira Flights As Winds Disrupt Funchal

Ongoing wind alerts in Madeira are driving same-day schedule changes that require passengers to recheck flights.

Overview

  • Jet2 published new Sunday departure times for several UKMadeira services, including Manchester at 1:00 pm and Bristol at 1:30 pm local time.
  • Portugal’s weather agency kept yellow and orange wind warnings in place for Madeira, and Funchal Airport said the conditions were affecting arrivals and departures.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport has faced repeated shutdowns and diversions since Thursday, with at least 70 flights canceled on April 9.
  • Jet2 said its operations team is managing delays and is contacting affected customers by SMS and email with updated flight and check-in details.
  • The airline added €10 credit to boarding passes for light refreshments for those delayed, and it urged passengers to check flight status before traveling to the airport.