Jet2 is warning passengers to expect delays to their flights today due to ‘air traffic congestion’.

In a message posted on its website, the airline said this had been caused by weather across Europe.

However, it added: “All flights are expected to operate as scheduled, check-in will close 40 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

“We’ll add any new updates to this page and let affected customers know by email, text, letter and our Customer Helpers at the airport.”

Ryanair also warned it is experiencing delays this morning, but it blamed air traffic control staff shortages.

The airline said 18% of its first wave departures, 105 out of 583 flights, were late this morning, adding: “These repeated flight delays due to ATC mismanagement are unacceptable.

“We apologise to our passengers for these repeated ATC flight delays which are deeply regrettable but beyond Ryanair’s control.”