Manchester Airport Bustling for Easter Break

0:00On April 9, thousands of folks from around Manchester are jetting off for Easter Sun with the airport expecting 1.7 million passengers. Over the break, schools are still out for some, giving families extra time to hit popular spots like mainland Spain, the Canary Islands and Turkey. Despite tensions in the Middle East, messing with flights in the foreign office warning off non-essential trips to places like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Travelers aren't backing down. Agents in the northwest say demand stays hot, with folks switching to sure bets like the Canaries and Cape Verde. Passengers flying out now get perks from the airport's massive 1.3 billion pound upgrade wrapping up. Terminal 2 has a new food hall called Greater Northern Market. Terminal 3 added the sporting chance sports bar and there's fresh art nodding to. The airport's World War II parachute training history. Today, Thursday, April 9, some flights are hitting snacks from weather and other issues.

1:00Ryanair's 10-20am run to Funchall got scrapped due to heavy rain and Madira and several others like Eddie Had to Abu Dhabi and easy jet to Milan are. Delayed over 30 minutes. Keep an eye on your flight status through your airline. Stay safe out there and soak up that spring break vibe wherever you're headed.