UK airports issue travel alerts as passengers may have to change plans

An image of the outside of Newcastle airport, with cars parked outside and a number of travellers outside
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Updates from and about a number of UK airports have been issued, with travellers warned of closures that may affect their plans. Despite the summer rush subsiding, there's still a significant number of people seeking sunnier climes or a change of scenery, meaning airports are still fairly busy.

While going on holiday is an exciting time, it can also come with stress, given everything you need to keep track of. Being fully informed is crucial when planning a trip, and several airports have issued important notices for passengers.

In an update on X, previously known as Twitter, on Wednesday officials from Bristol Airport announced: "Our Drop & Go car park will be closed October 8 and 9 between 19:00 - 04:00. Please use our Short Stay & Pick up car park. You can find more information on arriving by car and our parking options on our website."

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Travel disruption is also affecting other airports, as Jet2's website advises: "We have been made aware of road works between Junction 23A and Junction 25 on the M1, one lane will be permanently closed on the Northbound and Southbound carriageways with a 50mph speed restriction in place. Delays are likely during peak hours.

"There will be sporadic closures of Junction 23A slip roads, between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00. There will be signed diversions. Please allow enough time to travel to East Midlands Airport as all Jet2.com flights are due to operate as scheduled."

Likewise, roadworks are underway near Newcastle Airport, with Jet2 clarifying that they're happening "on the A696 until the 26th November. Diversion routes have been put in place". The travel operator's guidance goes on to say: "National Highways have confirmed that resurfacing work will be completed affecting the airport access roundabout.

"These works will take place from approximately 22:00 with the road reopening from 06:00 the following morning. Please allow enough time to travel to Newcastle Airport as all Jet2.com flights are due to operate as scheduled."