Jet2 has issued an urgent warning to passengers who are due to fly abroad in the coming days.

One of Britain's biggest airlines, Jet2 operates flights from 14 airports across the country, including London Gatwick, Manchester, and Birmingham. The carrier also departs from East Midlands Airport, and travellers heading off from there this weekend have been urged to plan their journeys carefully.

On Friday morning (April 16), Jet2 released a fresh alert ahead of an anticipated "increase in traffic".

Jet2 said at 10am on Friday: "We wanted to let you know there may be an increase in traffic over this weekend due to the British Touring Car Championship event at Donington Park on Saturday 18th April 2026 and Sunday 19th April 2026. If you're affected, please allow extra time for your journey to the airport as we're operating all our flights as scheduled.

"Please arrive at the airport at least two hours before your departure time. Check-in closes 40 minutes before a flight's departure time."

The alert follows a separate update issued by Jet2 to passengers flying to parts of Spain on Friday.

The airline cautioned that delays may affect flights to Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Jerez, and La Palma, owing to strike action by Spanish Air Traffic Control company Saerco.

All Jet2 passengers are strongly advised to consult the travel information section of the airline's website at least 12 hours prior to their scheduled departure.