Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDan HaygarthSaturday 08 August 2026 07:59 BSTFlights have been delayed at Bristol Airport for a second day (Getty/iStock)Bristol Airport suspended all flights on Friday evening due to a defect on its runway, leaving passengers stranded.The airport announced that operations would remain closed until at least 8am on Saturday to allow for assessment and repair of the issue.Numerous flights were delayed, including early morning services to Paris and Faro.Passenger Paul Smith expressed frustration over the lack of communication and support from the airport and airlines.Airlines, such as Jet2, said that their flights were delayed rather than cancelled, awaiting the runway's reopening.In fullBristol airport runway defect suspends flights for second dayMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in