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Ryanair has issued a travel warning to British passengers who could face delays on flights to and from the UK today.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the budget airline said: \u201cPotential delays to and from the UK on Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday 18 due to Storm Babet.<\/p>\n
\u201cAffected passengers will be notified and any passengers travelling to and from the UK should check their Ryanair app for flight updates before travelling to the airport.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe regret any inconvenience caused to passengers as a result of this storm which is outside of Ryanair\u2019s control and affects all airlines operating to and from the UK on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday, October 18.\u201d<\/p>\n
Storm Babet is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the UK from Wednesday with downpours likely to hit most of the country.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Underrated Spanish city tops list of popular holiday destinations – full list<\/strong><\/p>\n There is an amber weather warning in place in parts of central and eastern Scotland where up to 200mm of rain could fall in some areas.<\/p>\n Strong winds are expected to create dangerous conditions along the UK\u2019s eastern coast with large waves also a hazard.<\/p>\n Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wardle said: \u201cStorm Babet will bring disruption for parts of the UK in the coming days, with heavy rain and strong winds likely for many.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> \u201cHeavy and persistent rain will fall onto already saturated ground bringing a risk of flooding. It is important to stay up to date with warnings from your local flood warning agency as well as the local authorities.\u201d<\/p>\n Passengers affected by flight cancellations or delays should contact their airline to discuss options.<\/p>\n Travellers may be entitled to an alternative flight or a refund if their flight is cancelled.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Laura Lindsay, travel trends and destination expert at Skyscanner, said: \u201cWhile your rights are protected under UK law, every airline and OTA has its own approach.<\/p>\n \u201cVisit the airline\u2019s or travel agency\u2019s official website and read through their cancellation policy. It\u2019s usually either on the \u2018contact\u2019 or \u2018FAQ\u2019 page.<\/p>\n “Most of them will include information about rebooking and refunds when they email to tell you about the cancellation, so check your inbox.\u201d<\/p>\n
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