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[Scottie Dog]

Movements for Saturday 28th February 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 4 (EY74/EY75/EY76/EY78), Bahrain 1 (GF4), Copenhagen 2 (SK539/SK540), Doha 3 (QR23/QR24/QR28), Dubai 4 (EK18/EK19/EK20/EK22), Kuwait 1 (KU114), Mumbai 1 (6E32) = Total 16

Diversions – QR22 diverted back into Manchester.

Arrivals – 253
Departures – 257
Total Movements – 510

Notes :

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: Aegean 2, Aer Lingus 6, Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 2, Air France 6, Aurigny 4, British Airways 12, Brussels 3, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 108, Egyptair 2, Emirates 2, Ethiopian 2, Etihad 2, Finnair 4, Gulf Air 1, Helvetic/Swiss 2, Icelandair 2, Indigo 1, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 58, KLM 10, Kuwait 1, Lauda Europe/Ryanair 2, Loganair 14, Lufthansa 6, Lufthansa City 8, Malta Air/Ryanair 2, NetJets Europe 1, Norse 2, Norwegian 2, Ortac 2, PIA Pakistan International 2, Pegasus 4, Qatar 4, Royal Jordanian 2, Ryanair 140, SAS 2, Saudia 2, SD Aviation 2, Singapore 2, Sun Express 4, Swiss 2, TAP Express 4, Titan Airways 1, TUI 32, Turkish 6, Twin Jet 2, Tyrol Air Ambulance 2, Virgin Atlantic 6, Private 4

Air Transport Movements: 496
Miscellaneous Movements: 14
Total Movements: 510

 

[Scottie Dog]

Movements for Sunday 1st March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 6 (EY73/EY74/EY75/EY76/EY77/EY78), Bahrain 2 (GF4/GF5), Delhi 1 (6E33), Doha 8 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR25/QR26/QR27QR28), Dubai 6 (EK17/EK18/EK19/EK20/EK21/EK22), Mumbai 1 (6E32), Oslo 2 (SK4607/SK4610), Sylhet 2 (BG207/BG208) = Total 27

Diversions – 0

Arrivals – 279
Departures – 268
Total Movements – 547

Notes :

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: Aegean 2, Aer Lingus 8, Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 2, Air France 6, Air Transat 2, Atlantic Air Solutions 1, Atmospherica Aviation 2, AirX 2, Aurigny 4, British Airways 16, Brussels 3, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 113, Egyptair 2, Ethiopian 2, Eurowings 6, Finnair 4, Flexjet 2, FlyWales 2, Hainan 2, Helvetic/Swiss 2, Icelandair 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 59, Jettime/SAS 2, KLM 12, Loganair 16, Lufthansa 6, Lufthansa City 6, Naljets 2, NetJets Europe 1, NetJets UK 2, Norse 2, Pegasus 4, Royal Air Maroc 2, Ryanair 157, SAS 6, Saudia 2, SaxonAir 1, Singapore 2, Swiss 4, TAP Air Portugal 2, TAP Express 2, Titan Airways 1, TUI 37, Turkish 8, Virgin Atlantic 6, Vueling 2, Private 2

Air Transport Movements: 529
Miscellaneous Movements: 18
Total Movements: 547

 

[Scottie Dog]

Movements for Monday 2nd March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 6 (EY73/EY74/EY75/EY76/EY77/EY78), Amman 1 (RJ116), Delhi 2 (6E33/6E34), Doha 6 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR27QR28), Dubai 6 (EK17/EK18/EK19/EK20/EK21/EK22), Kuwait 2 (KU113/KU114), London LHR 1 (BA1369), Mumbai 2 (6E31/6E32), Pafos 2 (U22279/U22280) = Total 28

Diversions – BY2107 from Funchal diverted to Faro

Arrivals – 259
Departures – 259
Total Movements – 518

Notes : British Airways Cityflyer G-GATR arrived from Gatwick as CFW9750 for attention by STS

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: Aer Lingus 8, Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 3, Air France 6, Atlantic Air Solutions 1, Aurigny 4, British Airways 18, Brussels 4, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 114, Egyptair 2, Ethiopian 2, Eurowings 6, Fedex 1, Finnair 4, Flexjet 1, Helvetic/Swiss 4, Iberia Express 2, Icelandair 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 41, Jettime/SAS 2, Juneyao Air 2, KLM 11, Lauda Europe/Ryanair 2, Loganair 14, Lufthansa 8, Lufthansa City 6, Luxair 2 ,Malta Air/Ryanair 2, NetJets Europe 5, Norwegian 8, Pegasus 2, Royal Jordanian 1, Ryanair 150, SAS 10, Saudia 2, Silver Aviation 2, Sun Express 2, Swiss 2, TAP Express 4, TUI 25, Turkish 6, Virgin Atlantic 6, Vueling 2, Private 1

Air Transport Movements: 508
Miscellaneous Movements: 10
Total Movements: 518

 

[Scottie Dog]

Movements for Tuesday 3rd March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 4 (EY73/EY74/EY77/EY78), Doha 6 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR27QR28), Dubai 4 (EK19/EK20/EK21/EK22), Mumbai 2 (6E31/6E32), Stockholm 2 (SK2547/SK2548), Sylhet 2 (BG207/BG208) = Total 20

Diversions – 0

Arrivals – 203
Departures – 200
Total Movements – 403

Notes : British Airways A319 G-EUOG returned to Heathrow as BA9279 after attention by STS

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: Aegean 4, Aer Lingus 6, Aer Lingus Regional 16, Aer Lingus UK 3, Air France 6, Aurigny 2, Bartolini Air 1, British Airways 19, Brussels 4, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 101, Egyptair 2, Emirates 2, Ethiopian 2, Eurowings 4, Fedex 2, Finnair 4, Flexjet 4, Helvetic/Swiss 4, Iberia Express 2, Icelandair 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 20, KLM 11, Loganair 12, Lufthansa 6, Lufthansa City 8, Luminair 2, NetJets Europe 1, PIA Pakistan International 2, Pegasus 2, Platoon Aviation 1, Royal Air Maroc 2, Ryanair 90, SAS 6, Saudia 2, SaxonAir 1, Singapore 2, Smart Jet International 1, TAP Express 2, TUI 23, Turkish 4, Virgin Atlantic 6, Vueling 2, Private 3

Air Transport Movements: 389
Miscellaneous Movements: 14
Total Movements: 403

 

[Scottie Dog]

Unfortunately I have to attend a funeral in London and so will be unable to produce my usual daily logs. Don't worry though, @Matt995 has kindly agreed to collect the data for me in my absence and I will post logs from 4th March upon my return on Sunday.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Well I'm back a earlier than planned and, thanks to @Matt995 I can now start to post my missing logs.

Movements for Wednesday 4th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 2 (EY77/EY78), Bahrain 2 (GF4/GF5), Delhi 1 (6E34), Doha 8 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR25/QR26/QR27/QR28), Dubai 4 (EK17/EK18/EK19/EK20), Mumbai 1 (6E31), Pafos 2 (U22269/U22270) = Total 20

Diversions – 0

Arrivals – 202
Departures – 204
Total Movements – 406

Notes :

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: Aer Lingus 8, Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 1, Air France 6, Air Transat 2, ASL/Fedex 2, Aurigny 2, Bartolini Air 1, British Airways 18, Brussels 4, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 107, Egyptair 2, Emirates 2, Ethiopian 2, Etihad 2, Eurowings 10, Finnair 4, Flexjet 2, Helvetic/Swiss 2, Iberia Express 2, Icelandair 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 16, Juneyao Air 2, KLM 12, Loganair 14, Lufthansa 4, Lufthansa City 6, NetJets Europe 2, Norse 2, Norwegian 4, Pegasus 2, Platoon Aviation 1, Royal Jordanian 2, Ryanair 86, SAS 8, Saudia 2, Silver Aviation 2, Singapore 2, Smart Jet International 1, Sun Express 2, Swiss 2, TAP Express 2, TUI 17, Turkish 6, Virgin Atlantic 6, VistaJet 2, Private 2

Air Transport Movements: 393

Miscellaneous Movements: 13

Total Movements: 406

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Movements for Thursday 5th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 6 (EY73/EY74/EY75/EY76/EY77/EY78), Bahrain 2 (GF4/GF5), Delhi 2 (6E33/6E34), Doha 6 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR27/QR28), Dubai 1 (EK17), Kuwait 2 (KU113/KU114) = Total 19

Diversions – Ryanair FR6597 diverted to Bordeaux before continiuing to Manchester

Arrivals – 233
Departures – 238
Total Movements – 471

Notes :

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: Aer Lingus 8, Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 1, Air France 6, AMC Aviation 1, ASL/Fedex 2, Aurigny 4, British Airways 16, Brussels 4, Buzz/Ryanair 2, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 103, Egyptair 2, Emirates 6, Ethiopian 2, Eurowings 8, Finnair 4, Flexjet 1, Hainan 2, Helvetic/Swiss 2, Iberia Express 2, Icelandair 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 43, KLM 12, Lauda Europe/Ryanair 2, Loganair 18, Lufthansa 8, Lufthansa City 6, Naljets 2, NetJets Europe 3, NetJets UK 2, PIA Pakistan International 2, Pegasus 4, Ryanair 107, SAS 8, Saudia 2, Silver Aviation 2, Smart Jet 2, Swiss 2, TAP Express 2, TUI 30, Turkish 4, Virgin Atlantic 6, VistaJet 4, Vueling 2, Private 2

Air Transport Movements: 452
Miscellaneous Movements: 19
Total Movements: 471

 

[Scottie Dog]

Movements for Friday 6th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 3 (EY76/EY77/EY78), Bahrain 2 (GF4/GF5), Doha 8 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR27/QR28), Dubai 2 (EK17/EK18) = Total 15

Diversions – 0

Arrivals – 269
Departures – 273
Total Movements – 542

Notes :

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: 247 Aviation 4, 2Excel Aviation 1, Aer Lingus 8, Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 2, Air France 8, ASL/Fedex 1, Atmospherica Aviation 2, Aurigny 4, British Airways 16, Brussels 4, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 115, Egyptair 2, Emirates 4, Ethiopian 2, Eurowings 6, Excellent Air 2, Finnair 4, Flexjet 2, Iberia Express 2, Icelandair 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 51, Juneyao Air 2, KLM 10, Lauda Europe/Ryanair 2, Loganair 16, Lufthansa 6, Lufthansa City 6, Luxair 2, Naljets 2, NetJets Europe 3, Norse 2, Norwegian 8, PIA Pakistan International 2, Pegasus 4, Royal Air Maroc 2, Ryanair 154, SAS 10, Saudia 2, Silver Aviation 2, Singapore 2, Smart Jet 2, Sun Express 2, Swiss 4, TAP Express 2, TUI 19, Turkish 8, Virgin Atlantic 6, VistaJet 2, Vueling 2

Air Transport Movements: 520
Miscellaneous Movements: 22
Total Movements: 542

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Movements for Saturday 7th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 6 (EY73/EY74/EY75/EY76/EY77/EY78), Bahrain 2 (GF4/GF5), Doha 6 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR27/QR28), Dubai 1 (EK17) Kuwait City 2 (KU113/KU114), Mumbai 2 (6E31/6E32) = Total 19

Diversions – 0

Arrivals – 246
Departures – 260
Total Movements – 506

Notes : G-GATS A320 arrived from Gatwick as BA9750 for STS

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: 2Excel Aviation 1, Aegean 2, Aer Lingus 6, Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 2, Air France 6, Aurigny 4, British Airways 18, Brussels 3, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 107, Egyptair 2, Emirates 4, Ethiopian 2, Finnair 4, Icelandair 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 56, KLM 10, Kuwait 1, Lauda Europe/Ryanair 2, Loganair 14, Lufthansa 4, Lufthansa City 7, NetJets Europe 4, Norse 2, Norwegian 2, Ortac 2, PIA Pakistan International 2, Pegasus 4, Royal Jordanian 2, Ryanair 141, SAS 6, Saudia 2, Singapore 2, Sun Express 4, Swiss 4, TAP Express 4, TUI 33, Turkish 6, Virgin Atlantic 6, VistaJet 3, Vueling 2

Air Transport Movements: 496
Miscellaneous Movements: 10
Total Movements: 506

 

[Scottie Dog]

Movements for Sunday 8th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 6 (EY73/EY74/EY75/EY76/EY77/EY78), Amsterdam 2 (KL1029/KL1030), Bahrain 2 (GF4/GF5), Bridgetown 1 (EG931), Delhi 1 (6E33), Doha 8 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR25/QR26/QR27/QR28), Dubai 2 (EK17/EK18) Sylhet 2 (BG207/BG208) = Total 24

Diversions – 0

Arrivals – 284
Departures – 274
Total Movements – 558

Notes :

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: 2Excel Aviation 1, Aer Lingus 8 Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 1, Air France 6, Air Transat 2, Aurigny 4, British Airways 14, Brussels 3, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 114, Egyptair 2, Emirates 4, Ethiopian 2, Eurowings 6, Excellent Air 3, Finnair 4, Hainan 2, Helvetic/Swiss 2, Icelandair 2, Indigo 1, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 61, KLM 9, Lauda Europe/Ryanair 2, Loganair 16, Lufthansa 6, Lufthansa City 5, Naljets 4, NetJets Europe 6, Norse 2, North Flying 2, Pegasus 4, Platoon Aviation 2, Royal Air Maroc 2, Ryanair 153, SAS 10, Saudia 2, Silver Aviation 2, Singapore 2, Swiss 4, TAP Express 2, TUI 38, Turkish 8, USC 2, Virgin Atlantic 6, VistaJet 5, Vueling 4

Air Transport Movements: 531
Miscellaneous Movements: 27
Total Movements: 558

 

[Scottie Dog]

Movements for Monday 9th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 5 (EY73/EY74/EY75/EY77/EY78), Amsterdam 2 (KL1029/KL1030), Bridgetown 1 (EG930), Delhi 1 (6E34), Dubai 2 (EK17/EK18), Mumbai 2 (6E31/6E32) = Total 15

Diversions – Indigo 6E33 diverted back to Delhi as a result of a problem with it’s flightplan. Loganair LM321 (G-SAJC) diverted in whilst enroute Edinburgh/Southampton – the aircraft departed back to Edinburgh at 11:35 as LM940F

Arrivals – 272
Departures – 270
Total Movements – 542

Notes :

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: Aer Lingus 8 Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 1, Air France 6, Air Ocean Maroc 2, ASL/Fedex 1, Atlantic Air Solutions 1, Aurigny 4, British Airways 18, Brussels 4, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 119, Egyptair 2, Emirates 4, Ethiopian 2, Etihad 1, Eurowings 6, Excellent Air 1, Finnair 4, Gulf Air 1, Helvetic/Swiss 2, Iberia Express 2, Icelandair 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 49, Juneyao Air 2, KLM 9, Lauda Europe/Ryanair 2, Loganair 20, Lufthansa 8, Lufthansa City 6, Luminair 1, Luxair 2, Norwegian 8, Pegasus 2, Royal Jordanian 2, Ryanair 155, SAS 10, Saudia 2, Silver Aviation 3, Sun Express 2, Swiss 4, TAP Air Portugal 2, TAP Express 2, TUI 26, Turkish 6, Virgin Atlantic 6, VistaJet 2, Vueling 2

Air Transport Movements: 532
Miscellaneous Movements: 10
Total Movements: 542

 

[Scottie Dog]

Movements for Tuesday 10th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 4 (EY73/EY74/EY77/EY78), Atlanta 1 (VS109), Doha 6 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR27/QR28), Dubai 1 (EK17), Dublin 2 (EI3326/EI3327) = Total 14

Diversions – 0

Arrivals – 202
Departures – 202
Total Movements – 404

Notes :

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: 2Excel Aviation 1, Aegean 2, Aer Lingus 8, Aer Lingus Regional 12, Aer Lingus UK 2, Air France 6, AirBaltic/Swiss 2, ASL/Fedex 2, Atlantic Air Solutions 1, Aurigny 2, British Airways 16, Brussels 4, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 102, Egyptair 2, Emirates 4, Ethiopian 2, Eurowings 4, Excellent Air 3, Finnair 4, Iberia Express 2, Icelandair 2, Indigo 3, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 18, KLM 12, Loganair 12, Lufthansa 6, Lufthansa City 8, Luminair 1, NetJets Europe 2, PIA Pakistan International 2, Pegasus 2, Royal Air Maroc 2, Ryanair 90, SAS 8, Saudia 2, Silver Aviation 2, Singapore 2, Smart Jet 2, Swiss 2, TAP Express 2, TUI 25, Turkish 4, Virgin Atlantic 5, VistaJet 3, Vueling 2

Air Transport Movements: 389
Miscellaneous Movements: 15
Total Movements: 404

 

[LS@MAN]

Movements for Monday 9th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 5 (EY73/EY74/EY75/EY77/EY78), Amsterdam 2 (KL1029/KL1030), Bridgetown 1 (EG930), Delhi 1 (6E34), Dubai 2 (EK17/EK18), Mumbai 2 (6E31/6E32) = Total 15

Diversions – Indigo 6E33 diverted back to Delhi as a result of a problem with it’s flightplan. Loganair LM321 (G-SAJC) diverted in whilst enroute Edinburgh/Southampton – the aircraft departed back to Edinburgh at 11:35 as LM940F

Arrivals – 272
Departures – 270
Total Movements – 542

Notes :

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: Aer Lingus 8 Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 1, Air France 6, Air Ocean Maroc 2, ASL/Fedex 1, Atlantic Air Solutions 1, Aurigny 4, British Airways 18, Brussels 4, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 119, Egyptair 2, Emirates 4, Ethiopian 2, Etihad 1, Eurowings 6, Excellent Air 1, Finnair 4, Gulf Air 1, Helvetic/Swiss 2, Iberia Express 2, Icelandair 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 49, Juneyao Air 2, KLM 9, Lauda Europe/Ryanair 2, Loganair 20, Lufthansa 8, Lufthansa City 6, Luminair 1, Luxair 2, Norwegian 8, Pegasus 2, Royal Jordanian 2, Ryanair 155, SAS 10, Saudia 2, Silver Aviation 3, Sun Express 2, Swiss 4, TAP Air Portugal 2, TAP Express 2, TUI 26, Turkish 6, Virgin Atlantic 6, VistaJet 2, Vueling 2

Air Transport Movements: 532
Miscellaneous Movements: 10
Total Movements: 542

There was a Ryanair diversion from London Stansted on Monday due to fog, which went back down to Stansted later that morning.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Movements for Wednesday 11th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Atlanta 1 (VS109), Bahrain 2 (GF4/GF5), Copenhagen1 (SK540), Doha 8 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR25/QR26/QR27/QR28), Dublin 2 (EI3322/EI3323), Hamburg 2 (EW7768/EW7769), Mumbai 1 (6E31) = Total 17

Diversions – 0

Arrivals – 208
Departures – 207
Total Movements – 415

Notes :

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: Aer Lingus 8, Aer Lingus Regional 12, Aer Lingus UK 1, Air France 7, Air Transat 2, AirX 1, ASL/Fedex 2, Aurigny 2, British Airways 18, Brussels 4, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 106, Egyptair 2, Emirates 4, Ethiopian 2, Etihad 1, Eurowings 8, Excellent Air 1, Finnair 4, Iberia Express 2, Icelandair 2, Indigo 1, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 21, Juneyao Air 2, KLM 12, Loganair 16, Lufthansa 6, Lufthansa City 6, NetJets UK 1, Norse 2, Norwegian 4, Ortac 3, Pegasus 2, Royal Air Maroc 2, Ryanair 86, SAS 8, Saudia 2, Singapore 2, Sun Express 2, Swiss 4, Swiss Air-Ambulance 2, TUI 20, Turkish 6, Virgin Atlantic 5, VistaJet 3, Vueling 2, Private 2

Air Transport Movements: 402
Miscellaneous Movements: 13
Total Movements: 415

 

[Scottie Dog]

Time for a long-weekend break to enjoy birthday celebrations for myself and 2 grand-daughters (all within 4 days of each other - but years apart.)

Logs will be updated for the missing days on Sunday.

 

[mullion]

Have a good time and enjoy

 

[mullion]

A7-APE A380 of Qatar in decent at present

 

[Scottie Dog]

Movements for Thursday 12th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Bahrain 2 (GF4/GF5), Charlesroi 4 (FR613/FR614/FR3222/FR3223), Doha 6 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR27/QR28), Frankfurt 6 (LH940/LH941/LH942/LH943/LH948/LH049), Kuwait 2 (KU113/KU114), Newquay 2 (LM693/LM694) = Total 17

Diversions – EA3322 (EI-HPK) diverted back to Dublin, FR2253 (EI-DPJ) diverted to Newcastle. EI3676 (G-CMJM) diverted in from East Midlands, U2634 (G-USHJ) diverted in from Luton and U29009 (G-EZOT) arrived from Gatwick.

Arrivals – 224
Departures – 233
Total Movements – 457

Notes : Although not listed on FR24 as cancelled there were no Brussels Airlines flights.

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: 2Excel Aviation 2, Aer Lingus 8, Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 1, Aerowest 2, Air Dolomiti/Lufthansa 2, Air France 6, AirX 1, ASL/Fedex 2, Aurigny 4, British Airways 14, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 111, Edelweiss/Swiss 2, Egyptair 2, Emirates 4, Ethiopian 2, Eurowings 8, Excellent Air 2, Exxaero 2, Finnair 4, Hainan 2, Iberia Express 2, Icelandair 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 41, KLM 12, Lauda Europe/Ryanair 2, Loganair 16, Lufthansa City 6, NetJets Europe 1, NetJets UK 1, Ortac 1, PIA Pakistan International 2, Pegasus 4, Platoon Aviation 1, RVL Aviation 2, Ryanair 107, SAS 8, Saudia 2, Silver Aviation 2, Smartline 1, Swiss 2, TAP Express 2, TUI 29, Turkish 4, Virgin Atlantic 6, Vueling 2

Air Transport Movements: 439
Miscellaneous Movements: 18
Total Movements: 457

 

[Scottie Dog]

Movements for Friday 13th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 3 (EY75/EY76/EY78), Bahrain 2 (GF4/GF5), Doha 8 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR25/QR26/QR27/QR28), Frankfurt 4 (LH940/LH941/LH948/LH049) = Total 17

Diversions – EA3322 (EI-HPK) diverted back to Dublin, FR2253 (EI-DPJ) diverted to Newcastle. EI3676 (G-CMJM) diverted in from East Midlands, U2634 (G-USHJ) divert5ed in from Luton and U29009 (G-EZOT) arrived from Gatwick.

Arrivals – 271
Departures – 271
Total Movements – 542

Notes : British Airways did a swap at STS with G-EUXL arriving from Gatwick as BA9750 and G-GATS departing as BA9751

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: 2Excel Aviation 2, Aer Lingus 8, Aer Lingus Regional 12, Aer Lingus UK 2, Air Dolomiti/Lufthansa 2, Air France 8, Air Ocean Maroc 1, Atmospherica Aviation 2, Aurigny 4, British Airways 20, Brussels 4, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 116, Egyptair 2, Emirates 4, Ethiopian 2, Etihad 1, Eurowings 6, Fedex 1, Finnair 4, Iberia Express 2, Icelandair 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 50, Juneyao Air 2, KLM 10, Lauda Europe/Ryanair 2, Loganair 18, Lufthansa City 6, Luxair 2, NetJets Europe 2, Norse 2, Norwegian 8, Ortac 1, Pegasus 4, Platoon Aviation 1, Royal Air Maroc 2, Ryanair 154, SAS 10, Saudia 2, Silver Aviation 1, Singapore 2, Smartline 1, SpiritJets 1, Sun Express 2, Swiss 4, TAP Express 2, Transavia/KLM 2, TUI 23, Turkish 8, USC 2, Virgin Atlantic 6, VistaJet 1, Vueling 4

Air Transport Movements: 529
Miscellaneous Movements: 13
Total Movements: 542

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Movements for Saturday 14th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Abu Dhabi 3 (EY73/EY74/EY75), Bahrain 2 (GF4/GF5), Doha 6 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR27/QR28), Kuwait 2 (KU113/KU114) = Total 13

Diversions – 0

Arrivals – 249
Departures – 262
Total Movements – 511

Notes :

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: Aegean 2, Aer Lingus 6, Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 2, Air France 6, Air Ocean Maroc 1, Atmospherica Aviation 1, Aurigny 4, British Airways 16, Brussels 3, Cathay Pacific 2, easyJet 109, Egyptair 2, Emirates 4, Ethiopian 2, Etihad 2, Finnair 4, Helvetic/Swiss 2, Icelandair 2, Indigo 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 55, JoinJet 1, KLM 10, Lauda Europe/Ryanair 2, Loganair 14, Lufthansa 4, Lufthansa City 8, NetJets Europe 1, Norse 2, Norwegian 2, Pakistan International 2, Pegasus 4, Qatar 4, Royal Jordanian 2, Ryanair 144, SAS 6, Saudia 2, Singapore 2, Sun Express 4, Swiss 2, TAP Express 4, TUI 31, Turkish 6, Virgin Atlantic 6, VistaJet 3, Vueling 2

Air Transport Movements: 504
Miscellaneous Movements: 7
Total Movements: 511

 

[Scottie Dog]

Movements for Sunday 15th March 2026 – data from FR24/Flightaware

Cancellations – Bahrain 2 (GF4/GF5), Doha 8 (QR21/QR22/QR23/QR24/QR25/QR26/QR27/QR28), Dubai 1 (EK17), Toronto 1 (TS207) = Total 12

Diversions –

Arrivals – 275
Departures – 270
Total Movements – 545

Notes :

For comparison the highest daily movement that I have recorded since 1st August 2021 was 691 on Monday 2nd September 2024

Movements per operator: 2Excel Aviation 2, Aer Lingus 8, Aer Lingus Regional 14, Aer Lingus UK 2, Air France 6, Air Transat 1, Atmospherica Aviation 1, Aurigny 4, British Airways 16, Brussels 3, Cathay Pacific 2, CityJet/SAS 2, easyJet 115, Egyptair 2, Emirates 4, Ethiopian 2, Etihad 2, Eurowings 6, Excellent Air 1, Finnair 4, Hainan 2, Icelandair 2, Indigo 2, ITA Airways/easyJet 2, Jet2 55, Jettime/SAS 2, JoinJet 1, KLM 12, Lauda Europe/Ryanair 2, Loganair 16, Lufthansa 6, Lufthansa City 6, NetJets Europe 4, Norse 2, Ortac 1, Pegasus 4, Platoon Aviation 1, Royal Air Maroc 2, Ryanair 151, SAS 6, Saudia 2, Silver Aviation 1, Singapore 2, SpiritJets 1, Swiss 6, TAP Express 4, TUI 33, Turkish 8, Virgin Atlantic 6, VistaJet 2, Vueling 4

Air Transport Movements: 530
Miscellaneous Movements: 15
Total Movements: 545

 

[mullion]

Scottie take it that is Sunday 15th, Last nights EK A380 got most of the way and has returned after being airborne 10 hours or so landing about an hour after our early flight landed

 

[pendleton]

After the visit of the Qatar A380 on Saturday, just curious to know if anyone has any records of previous (non Emirates) A380 visits to Manchester perhaps please?