Absolutely exceptional force of wind from #StormGoretti - easily without doubt, recency bias or excitement - the most violent wind gusts I've ever experienced. Constant power flashes in the first hour, many in the distance and then eventually over Hayle with the power going. ๐
๐จ BREAKING: Aer Lingus UK ends ticket sales for ALL flights from April 2026 ๐
Breaking news coming from Aer Lingus today indicates the likely end of their UK based transatlantic operations. The airline has officially announced they are pausing sales for all transatlantic flights from Manchester.
This decision effectively grounds the Aer Lingus UK subsidiary which was established in 2021. The airline operated Airbus A330 and A321Neo aircraft on direct routes to New York JFK, Orlando, and Barbados. While the airline describes the situation as a "period of uncertainty" pending a final closure decision, the removal of tickets from sale is a definitive step toward winding down the base.
Recent reports from late 2025 highlighted that the Manchester base was suffering from lower profit margins compared to the airline's Irish hubs and had been impacted by crew strikes. This move does not affect Aer Lingus Regional flights connecting Manchester to Dublin or Belfast, which will continue as normal.
๐ Statement from Aer Lingus:
"To minimise customer disruption in the event of a closure of the Manchester base, which operates transatlantic flights from Manchester to New York, Orlando and Barbados, Aer Lingus is no longer selling transatlantic flights to/from Manchester for travel from 31 March 2026. There is no impact on Aer Lingus or Aer Lingus Regional flights between Manchester and Ireland."
Are you shocked by this? We certainly are! ๐
All aboard this BRAND NEW Twiliner Sleeper Bus service from Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ to Zurich ๐จ๐ญ equipped with fully lie-flat seats ๐บ This 14h overnight trip costs โฌ165 and an extra โฌ30 if you want the front row, so let's go and check it out! ๐ ๐ #NonstopEurotrip
IndiGo to launch daily flights to ๐ฌ๐งLondon Heathrow from 26 October 2025. It is likely that these will originate from ๐ฎ๐ณMumbai (subject to confirmation)
Flights expected to go on sale soon
Say hello to proper food on the move. Our brand new TransPennine Kitchen - Coast to Coast menu has arrived! ๐๐ฝ๏ธ Now available in First Class on routes between Liverpool and Newcastle.
We're proud to celebrate the flavours of our destinations, so we've partnered with regional producers from the communities we serve to bring you the best local ingredients. And of course, we've got options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets too.
If you're tempted by a cheeky trip to York, Manchester, Durham or anywhere else on the Liverpool <> Newcastle route, upgrade to First Class to enjoy our new menu.