Storm Goretti Threatens Flights: Why Jet2 Issued a Passenger Warning

January 9, 2026 at 01:31 AM•2 min read

Jet2 has issued a flight disruption warning for passengers due to the Met Office multi-hazard Storm Goretti, which brings strong winds and snow to the UK.

Key Points

1Storm Goretti was designated a Met Office 'multi-hazard event' with Red and Amber warnings issued.
2Jet2 advised all passengers to check in as scheduled but be prepared for potential disruption and extended waiting times.
3The storm brought exceptionally strong winds up to 100mph and heavy snowfall of up to 30cm in some UK regions.
4Wider UK air travel saw dozens of flight cancellations at major hubs like London Heathrow and early airport closures in the Channel Islands.

The UK airline Jet2 has issued a Storm Goretti flight warning to passengers. This advisory covers flights in the coming days. The storm is forecast to bring strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow to the UK. Jet2 stated it is closely monitoring the current situation. The airline plans to operate all flights as close to schedule as possible. However, it warns of potential Jet2 passenger disruption if the weather worsens.

Storm Goretti: A Multi-Hazard Event

The storm was named Goretti by Météo-France. The UK Met Office described it as a “multi-hazard event”. This severe weather system brought several Met Office weather warnings. These included yellow warnings for snow across many parts of the country. Amber alerts were also in place for snow in the East Midlands. The South West was under an amber warning for wind.

Severe conditions were expected to hit Thursday evening. They were forecast to continue into Friday. The Met Office issued a rare red warning for wind in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Winds in these exposed areas reached up to 100mph. Heavy snowfall of up to 30cm was expected in Wales and the Midlands. This created dangerous travelling conditions across the UK.

Airline Operational Update

In its airline operational update, Jet2 provided clear guidance. Customers should proceed to check-in as scheduled departure. Check-in desks close 40 minutes before departure time. The airline's terminal teams will provide updates.

Disrupted passengers will be contacted directly via SMS and Email.
Customers must check and update their contact information.
Passengers should be prepared for longer waits in the terminal.
Delays may also occur while onboard the aircraft waiting to depart.

This UK air travel impact was widespread. Other airlines also faced significant challenges. Major airports like London Heathrow saw dozens of cancellations. The European air traffic center (Eurocontrol) warned of strong winds affecting the UK, France, and Benelux. Severe weather events like this highlight the challenges of managing flight disruption. Aviation safety remains the number one priority, according to Jet2. The EASA and IATA often issue guidance during such events. For more on this and other industry stories, check our latest commercial aviation news.

Jet2 apologized in advance for any inconvenience. Conditions were expected to improve as the storm moved east.