Hundreds stranded on second day of disruption at Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport has suspended all flights for a second day due to a runway defect, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The airport has apologized for the disruption, citing safety as the primary reason for the continued closure.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the vulnerability of critical transport infrastructure and the impact of sudden operational failures on travelers.
Image source, Paul Smith Image caption, Crowds were left trapped at the airport on Friday evening
Disruption because of a runway defect at Bristol Airport has continued into a second day, with flights still suspended.
Hundreds of passengers were left stranded on Friday evening after the decision was made to close the runway shortly after 18:00 BST.
All flights has been suspended until 06:00 on Saturday, but this has now been extended to 08:00.
In a short statement on the airport website, a spokesperson said: "We apologise for any inconvenience. Safety is always our number one priority."
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Published 13 hours ago Anyone caught up in the disruption should contact their airline, they added.
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