Passengers are facing cancellations and delays after two easyJet flights 'clipped wings' at Manchester Airport.
All flights were briefly suspended at the airport this morning (August 15) after the two planes caught one another on the airfield.
Flights were stopped as a precaution while safety checks took place, the Manchester Evening News understands.
Manchester Airport is now running as normal, but passengers are warned to expect some delays following the incident.
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One eyewitness, who was due to travel to Marbella, told the M.E.N.: "Just on the plane at Manchester Airport and another plane has just hit our wing and took the wing off."
The M.E.N. understands the incident involves two EasyJet flights which had been due to take off at 6.15am. One was bound for Gibraltar, flight U22267, and the other was set for Paris, flight U22117.
The two easyJet planes involved in the incident will not be departing Manchester, with alternative arrangements set to be made for those affected, the M.E.N. understands.
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In a statement, easyJet said: "EasyJet can confirm that two aircraft came into contact whilst taxiing to the runway at Manchester Airport.”
"An immediate investigation has been launched to understand what happened.
"The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our highest priority."
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13:07 - End of live coverage
We'll leave our live coverage from this incident there.
Further updates will be posted on our website.
13:00 - 'This has put a bit of a downer on our Disneyland trip'
Greg Cawood and his wife were taking their young daughter to Disneyland ahead of her sixth birthday tomorrow.
But the trip hit trouble when the Paris-bound plane they were on clipped the wing of another easyJet aircraft.
He said:
"It's her first visit and she's really excited. It was just a weekend trip. We fly back first thing Monday morning.
"We were due to land before 9am and we'd have got pretty much the full day there. That's not going to happen now which is a bit annoying.
"It's put a bit of a downer on the whole thing."
11:15 - Pictures from incident
These are some of the pictures from the moments after the collision.
10:35 - "We just weren't expecting it"
Another passenger has described the moment the collision took place, before emergency services arrived.
10:15 - Everything we know so far
This is everything we know so far following this morning's incident.
10:14 - "Felt like being rear-ended"
Tynisha, from Wilmslow, says the collision 'came from nowhere'.
The 21-year-old said:
"It felt like being rear-ended in a car crash.
"It was a massive thud. A big bang.
"It came from nowhere on the right-hand side.
"The plane felt like it moved to the left."
10:01 - Images from the scene
Tynisha Chaudhry, who was on-board the Gibraltar flight, captured the moments after the collision took place - with emergency services arriving and workers seen checking the wing.
09:43 - Workers remove debris from airfield
Watch the moment airport workers picked up part of the wing which came off following the crash.
09:29 - Inspections
Both planes involved were seen having inspections carried out this morning.
Both Aircraft now parked up and having inspections carried at the points where the Wings clipped. #ManchesterAirport. pic.twitter.com/VBhqPqQNf1
— Liam Calland (@yorkshireguy) August 15, 2025
09:15 - 'Confusion' in Paris
The earlier incident has now led to 'confusion' at Charles de Gaulle Airport, where one of the flights involved in the crash was due to land.
It was also set for a return journey back to the UK later this morning, with passengers in Paris now facing disruption.
Should have departed at 9.25 CEST time, but due to the earlier issue at Manchester Airport, it has been delayed until 14.00 CEST. It may well be cancelled altogether.
— Joshua Brandwood (@brandwoodphotos) August 15, 2025
09:02 - "We were about to take off"
Phil Aspin was on-board the Gibraltar flight which was waiting to take off when the incident took place.
He says the Paris-bound flight 'went straight into the side of us'.
"It was a bit surreal," he added.
Read Phil's account of the incident here.
08:48 - Wing picked up
This was the moment part of a wing was picked up from the ground following the incident.
08:39 - Disappointment for families
Families travelling to Disneyland Paris are among those who have been affected.
Trip to Disney Paris has started well at #Manchesterairport #easyjet pic.twitter.com/Q7THwzyKxQ
— Greg Cawood (@gregcawood) August 15, 2025
08:23 - Replacement flights
Passengers affected by the crash have been returned to the terminal ahead of a replacement flight, easyJet says.
A spokesperson said:
“EasyJet can confirm that the wing tips of two aircraft came into contact whilst taxiing to the runway at Manchester Airport this morning.
"The aircraft returned to stand to disembark customers who have been provided with refreshment vouchers whilst replacement aircraft are arranged to operate the flights.
"We apologise to customers for the delay to their flights.
"The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority.”
07:58 - Plane seen following collision
One of the flights involved had visible damage following the incident.
Flights now resumed at Manchester Airport. Looks like 2 EasyJet flights have clipped Wing Tips. Can see G-EZUN has damage. pic.twitter.com/wT53ngMsgb
— Liam Calland (@yorkshireguy) August 15, 2025
07:52 - EasyJet issues statement
EasyJet has issued a statement on the incident, confirming an investigation has been launched.
A spokesperson said:
"EasyJet can confirm that two aircraft came into contact whilst taxiing to the runway at Manchester Airport.”
"An immediate investigation has been launched to understand what happened.
"The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our highest priority."
07:44 - Flights affected
The M.E.N. understands the incident involves two EasyJet flights which had been due to take off at 6.15am.
One was bound for Gibraltar, flight U22267, and the other was set for Paris, flight U22117.
Both flights were due to depart from terminal one.
07:40 - 'Crashed on the runway'
Passengers have reported being on board at least one of the flights involved.
We’ve crashed on the runway #manchesterairport #Gibraltar pic.twitter.com/CO8S0Il8Sw
— Phil Aspin (@philaspin) August 15, 2025
The M.E.N. understands alternative arrangements are being made for passengers affected.
07:33 - Visible damage
There are multiple reports of one of the planes involved having a part of a wing tip missing following impact.
— Sam Yates (@Sam_yates4) August 15, 2025Not the best start to the day for easyJet with two of their planes apparently colliding at Manchester Airport, half a wingtip missing from one!
Think Planes Stream pic.twitter.com/xOJDYeKBcX
2 @easyJet clipped wings at Manchester airport G-EZUN has the end of the wing tip missing. #manchesterairport #easyjet
— ashley john johnson (@ashleyjohnjohns) August 15, 2025
07:30 - Moment flights were grounded
This was the moment all flights were stopped earlier this morning, with the two easyJet planes involved in the collision.
All flights stopped at Manchester Airport. Looks to be an involving an EasyJet plane. pic.twitter.com/NZhH3Kn4AV
— Liam Calland (@yorkshireguy) August 15, 2025
07:28 - 'Hit our wing'
The incident is understood to have taken place at around 6.30am this morning.
One passenger who was due to travel to Marbella told the M.E.N.:
"Just on the plane at Manchester Airport and another plane has just hit our wing and took the wing off."
EasyJet has been approached for further details.
07:26 - Flights 'clip wings'
Passengers due to leave Manchester Airport on two easyJet flights have had a bumpy start to their holiday this morning.
Two planes 'clipped wings' on the airfield earlier this morning, causing all flights to be briefly suspended at the airport.
All flights were stopped for a short time while safety checks took place, the M.E.N. understands.
Flights are now back up and running, but passengers are being warned to expect some delays.
Further details about the incident are yet to be confirmed.