Airlines that operate routes to Cyprus from East Midlands Airport have issued an update on the status of their flights.

A JET2 Boeing 737-800 declared an emergency while flying near Manchester Airport this afternoon, Tuesday, following what appears to have been a test flight.

The Tenerife to Edinburgh flight had to divert just north of Spain.

"The pilot lived in Musselburgh and was going to have to travel home to collect it. They got another pilot to come and fly the plane instead. The delay was quicker than how long it would have taken ...

TUI and Jet2 have issued updated statements to the Express and Star on their flights to Cyprus this week as the war in the Middle East continues.