Urgent Advice for TransPennine customers affected by flight disruptions

Urgent Advice for Transpennine customers affected by flight disruptions:

‘We are extending temporary ticket easements for customers travelling to and from Manchester Airport until 23:59 on Sunday 8 March 2026, following disruption to flights serving parts of the Middle East.

Travel advice

Due to ongoing disruption affecting flights to and from the region, customers travelling to Manchester Airport for flights to Middle Eastern destinations, including the UAE (Dubai), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and Iran, are being advised not to travel.

Customers returning on earlier or later than scheduled flights from the region are advised that ticket restrictions have been lifted on all TransPennine Express services from Manchester Airport until Sunday 8 March.

Customers with proof of affected travel from the Middle East may travel on any TransPennine Express service, regardless of whether they hold a valid ticket for that specific service. Our teams will provide appropriate assistance to ensure customers can complete their journeys.

Customers whose flights have been cancelled or amended and who are advised not to travel to the airport should seek a refund from their original point of purchase.

We are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide further updates if required.’