More than 400 flights delayed at London airports as thick fog sparks travel chaos
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More than 200 flights have been delayed at London airports as heavy fog continues to cause widespread disruption, according to flight tracking data. Data from FlightAware reveals that Gatwick has recorded 238 delays on Saturday, with Heathrow reporting 209 and Stansted 31. All three airports have also reported cancellations as the adverse weather conditions persist.
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The further fog comes after hundreds of passengers were delayed on Friday due to the conditions, some waiting an extra three hours for their flights. A spokesperson for the Gatwick said: “Temporary air traffic restrictions have been put in place due to fog causing poor visibility.
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“Some flights may be delayed throughout the day. London Gatwick apologises for any inconvenience. Passengers should contact their airline for further information.”. The national weather service has not yet issued warnings for fog but said it will monitor the situation overnight.
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“There is a lot of fog covering much of England, mainly the South East and central England, but the rest of the country is seeing quite a bit of thick fog too. “It will be pretty murky on Saturday morning and there will still be fog patches that will take a little longer to clear.”.
Manchester Airport also has flights delayed with the situation set to be mimicked across the country. "We continue to monitor the situation and have a Met Office expert embedded within our operation to ensure we have the latest available information. Our teams are working closely with the airports and airlines to minimise disruption.".
