Ryanair, EasyJet Flights Diverted by Stormy Winds

0:00On March 12, a Ryanair flight heading from Lisbon to Manchester got diverted to Newcastle tonight after strong winds made landing impossible. The plane tried several approaches but couldn't touch down, so it circled and headed north instead. Flight tracking data showed a looping over Manchester airport and parts of Lancashire before landing smoothly on the first try in Newcastle. The pilot reported showers and gusty conditions as the main issue. Earlier today, an easy jet flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh faced the same problem and diverted to Manchester. Winds there were beyond what the aircraft could handle safely. Passengers on that easy jet flight got coach transfers back to Edinburgh with the airline apologizing for the weather-related hassle. Safety always comes first in these situations. Broad yellow weather warnings cover much of the UK and Scotland until APM with gusts up to 70 miles per hour expected in spots. Plus heavy rain. Travelers should check updates as disruptions linger.