Jet2 issues urgent travel alert as it warns UK passengers 'delays are likely'

Jet2 has issued a warning to passengers flying out of a UK airport that they could be hit with delays - and it is expected to last weeks. Tourists leaving the UK from East Midlands Airport need to 'allow enough time' for travel.

It comes as road works near the airport are anticipated to last until December. One lane of the M1 will be permanently shut, with a speed restriction in place.

There will also be 'sporadic' overnight closures of one slip road and diversions brought in, the airline said. Jet2 said its flights are due to operate as scheduled so passengers should make sure they get to the airport in time.

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Jet2 said: "We have been made aware of road works between Junction 23A and Junction 25 on the M1, one lane will be permanently closed on the northbound and southbound carriageways with a 50mph speed restriction in place. Delays are likely during peak hours.

"There will be sporadic closures of Junction 23A slip roads, between the hours of 10pm and 6am. There will be signed diversions.

"Please allow enough time to travel to East Midlands Airport as all Jet2.com flights are due to operate as scheduled."