Airport rated third worst for delays

...but bosses hit back at lack of 'important context' in analysis

- LIV CLARKE

MANCHESTER Airport was the third worst in the UK for delayed flights last year, new research has found.

Departures were an average of 21 minutes and 54 seconds behind schedule, according to analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data.

The investigation revealed that Gatwick had the longest delays, with an average of 26 minutes and 54 seconds.

Luton Airport ranked second on the list, with an average delay of 22 minutes and 54 seconds.

Manchester Airport said flight delays can be affected by various factors, many of which it can not influence.