Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Scene at Stansted this afternoon

Ryanair forced to cancel number of UK flights over thunderstorms

Affected customers have been told they can get a refund or free move to the next available flight.

RYANAIR HAS APOLOGISED to customers after they were forced to cancel a number of flights at Stansted due to thunderstorms.

Flight services across the UK have been severely disrupted after restrictions were put in place by air traffic control due to the weather.

Passengers have described chaotic scenes at Stansted Airport today as the knock on effect has caused further delays and cancellations.

In a statement Ryanair said: “Due to thunderstorms in Stansted last night (27 July), Ryanair were forced to cancel a number of flights.

The knock on effect of this and ATC staff shortages has caused further disruptions today (28 July) including delays and cancellations.

“Affected customers have been notified be email and SMS text message and advised of their options of a refund or free move to the next available flight.

“Ryanair sincerely apologise for these weather and ATC disruptions which are entirely beyond our control.”

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
18 Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Kim
    Favourite Kim
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 8:22 AM

    RIP little one. How heartbreaking. The poor little mite. Thoughts go out to his poor parents & that they find the strength to cope some how.

    81
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Tom O Laithimh
    Favourite Tom O Laithimh
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 8:16 AM

    Such a sad story, if the HSE had concerns in the past why did they not act sooner? Such a waste of a life and the HSE have a lot to answer for

    75
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Micheal
    Favourite Micheal
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 8:38 AM

    Without knowing the specifics of this case, it sounds like the boy may have died in his sleep, (IE: cardiac issues). Can we please hold the HSE bashing until after p/m results are released?
    RIP Little Man, RIP.

    187
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Resel
    Favourite Resel
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 9:45 AM

    Ya Tom. Serious assertions there based on what exactly?

    48
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute McNamees On TheGreen
    Favourite McNamees On TheGreen
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 11:41 AM

    Blaming James o Reilly is pathetic. Using this tragedy as a little political football is disgusting. The family, regardless of circumstance deserve more.

    40
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Fon Ellard
    Favourite Fon Ellard
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 10:27 AM

    Only going on hearsay but it looks like there may be mental health problems involved and if so then I’m not surprised that the HSE’s systems have failed, we’ve seen it happen time and again. Such a tragedy.

    26
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Goldie Locks
    Favourite Goldie Locks
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 11:25 AM

    Hearsay is a dangerous thing Fon. Imagine it were untrue? Heaping more pain on this family at a time of immense tragedy. Necessary???

    18
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Tom O Laithimh
    Favourite Tom O Laithimh
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 10:04 AM

    Comments based on press release from the HSE stating they are familiar with the family as they have been monitoring them ….. Obviously not week enough I think

    23
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Micheal
    Favourite Micheal
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 10:23 AM

    It’s a standard procedure in the case of infant death outside of a hospital setting.

    8
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Mick Lennon
    Favourite Mick Lennon
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 10:41 AM

    of course it’s ultimately his job,he takes the huge salary and benefits to run the health service,if theres failings collectively or individually within the hse it ultimately falls in his lap in my opinion,he’s as bad as Harney and she was dreadful

    20
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Lauren Halligan
    Favourite Lauren Halligan
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 10:25 AM

    Terrible thing to happen. Hope the family get the support they need. x

    11
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Tom O Laithimh
    Favourite Tom O Laithimh
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 10:04 AM

    Comments based on press release from the HSE stating they are familiar with the family as they have been monitoring them ….. Obviously not week enough I think

    10
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Eoin Meany
    Favourite Eoin Meany
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 12:21 PM

    I don’t know the specifics of this tragic incident and face it, neither does anyone else commenting on this page. Reading between the lines, yes mental health issues may well have been a factor. However, we don’t know what the HSE involvement with the family was before the death of the child and what other factors were at play.

    It may well be the case that there was a failure of HSE systems or it could be the case that the standard of care was high and it was an unpreventable tragic outcome.

    To suggest otherwise is unfair on all those concerned.

    8
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Margaret Doyle Hanley
    Favourite Margaret Doyle Hanley
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 12:02 PM

    I think all managers should be responsible for employees in their company, otherwise why have them? If they can’t do the job, there’s plenty out there that can.

    7
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Mick Lennon
    Favourite Mick Lennon
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 10:27 AM

    tragic,the poor little lad,if the hse are found to be at fault then James Reilly has blood on his hands

    7
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Fon Ellard
    Favourite Fon Ellard
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 10:35 AM

    Really? Is James Reilly supposed to be personally monitoring EVERY employee in the HSE to see they do their jobs right? I’m no fan of his but you can’t seriously expect him to be held responsible for everything that goes on.

    47
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Barry Basstard
    Favourite Barry Basstard
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 1:20 PM

    I read that he died of asphyxiation.

    5
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Andrea Rock Massey
    Favourite Andrea Rock Massey
    Report
    Sep 4th 2012, 1:02 PM

    Front page of some newspaper this morning said the police are treating the death as suspicious. It always makes it so much more horrendous and heartbreaking. God love his little soul x

    4
Submit a report
Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
Thank you for the feedback
Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

Leave a commentcancel

 
JournalTv
News in 60 seconds