Thousands stranded, including Ryanair and Aer Lingus customers, in Lisbon airport fuel pump failure

Latest: Aer Lingus have said their services to Lisbon are operating as normal today, although a flight yesterday to and from the airport was affected.

Update 5.35pm: Aer Lingus have said their services to Lisbon are operating as normal today, although their flight yesterday to and from the airport was affected.

The airline said: "Due a fuelling issue at Lisbon airport Aer Lingus flight EI486 from Dublin to Lisbon was rerouted to Faro yesterday evening and landed at 21.50 local time. Guests were accommodated by coach that evening to Lisbon.