Passengers demand ‘let us out’ after Bristol airport suspends all flights

Passengers said communication from the airport has been ‘poor’, adding they have heard there was a hole in the runway (Picture: Getty Images)

A runway defect at Bristol Airport has left passengers stranded as all flights are suspended.

Hundreds of people were stuck last night and this morning in packed terminals.

Passengers said communication from the airport has been ‘poor’, adding they have heard there was a hole in the runway.

Paul Smith, who was trying to travel for his son’s 20th birthday, said: ‘The communication, advice and support for passengers has been really poor.

‘What we’ve heard is that...