Airports in the United Kingdom (UK) have cancelled and delayed flights due to heavy fog.
Gatekeepers News reports that flights at Stansted Airport were affected by the weather conditions on Saturday and Sunday. There were also flight delays at Heathrow, Luton, and Manchester Airports.
A spokesperson at Nats, UK’s main air traffic control provider said temporary air restrictions will continue on Sunday as fog envelopes airfields.
The spokesperson said, “While the weather conditions have improved, fog continues to affect some airports in London today.”
“Temporary air traffic restrictions are therefore in place at airfields with low visibility to maintain safety.”
“Our teams are working closely with the airports and airlines to minimise disruption but passengers should check the status of their flight with their airline.”
UK Meteorological Office has issued warnings effective Monday and Tuesday, with up to 140mm of rain, 20cm of snow, and 60mph winds possible in the worst-affected areas during the run-up to New Year’s Eve.
According to reports; passengers arriving at London Gatwick Airport overnight experienced long delays.
An easyJet flight from Enfidha in Tunisia due at 11.10pm was over four hours late, and a British Airways jet from Lanzarote touched down at 3.03am, almost four hours behind schedule.
A Gatwick spokesperson said temporary air traffic restrictions have been put in place due to the fog causing poor visibility.
The airport apologised for any inconvenience, adding that delays could last all day.
Manchester Airport reportedly cancelled 22 flights, including six departures and arrivals.
