The ZB MAN check in wasn't as bad as I expected this morning. However, the flight departed 2hours 30 late ( to BCN). No announcements re the reason for the delay were made until the actual scheduled departure time of 8am. Then the times were changed from 0800, to 0930, to 0950 to 1030 etc. Only after 9am was any significant reason given. £5 vouchers came out only after 930, by which time most people had already purchased refreshments & it was almost time to board.
The operating aircraft was due to position in from Luton, but was delayed due to fog at Luton.Keeping passengers up to date was good once the communication channels opened. however, Up until 9am, the handling agents claimed to know as much as we did.
Not a good day for MAN-BCN as the Jet2 flight left 4 hours late.
Sure these things happen, but when there is no aircraft on the airport to operate the flight,it's nice to know why & when it will go, so arrangements can be amended.