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Fog alert in southern England: Heathrow cancels 100 flights | Fog alert in southern England: Heathrow cancels 100 flights |
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Flights have been cancelled at London airports as a result of freezing fog covering much of southern England. | Flights have been cancelled at London airports as a result of freezing fog covering much of southern England. |
About 100 flights have been affected at Heathrow, London City has cancelled 37 flights and Gatwick has cancelled nine flights and warned delays are likely. | |
Neither Luton nor Stansted have yet cancelled any flights. | |
A Met Office yellow warning for fog - meaning be aware - was in place for London, South-West and South-East England but has now been lifted. | |
The Met Office said there would be "dense freezing fog", particularly in the early hours, but freezing temperatures and low winds could see it persist into the afternoon. | |
Heathrow, London City, Gatwick and Stansted airports - where visibility has been at 100m - have all warned passengers to check flight updates before travelling. | |
A message on Heathrow's website said: "Foggy weather across London is expected on Monday 23 January and some passengers may experience disruption to their journey as a result." | A message on Heathrow's website said: "Foggy weather across London is expected on Monday 23 January and some passengers may experience disruption to their journey as a result." |
It added: "Heathrow advises passengers to check their flight status with their airline before coming to the airport." | It added: "Heathrow advises passengers to check their flight status with their airline before coming to the airport." |
Heathrow said the effect of fog on flights there "can be more noticeable than most airports" due to the fact it operates at 98% capacity. | Heathrow said the effect of fog on flights there "can be more noticeable than most airports" due to the fact it operates at 98% capacity. |
London City Airport said 20 departure flights and 17 arrivals had been cancelled and warned of further disruption due to the foggy conditions. | |
Gatwick said air traffic control restrictions imposed due to the fog was causing problems - which included the cancellation of five departure and four arrival flights. | |
Luton Airport has yet to cancel any flights, although a few are delayed. | Luton Airport has yet to cancel any flights, although a few are delayed. |
It said flights to Amsterdam were the worst affected due to fog at Schiphol Airport and there were some minor delays caused by late incoming flights. | It said flights to Amsterdam were the worst affected due to fog at Schiphol Airport and there were some minor delays caused by late incoming flights. |
Southampton said it had not cancelled any flights but was monitoring the situation. | Southampton said it had not cancelled any flights but was monitoring the situation. |
It added there could be problems with incoming flights landing later in the morning if the fog remained thick. | It added there could be problems with incoming flights landing later in the morning if the fog remained thick. |
Although the Met Office weather warning for fog does not cover the North West of England, Liverpool Airport also said "fog and low visibility may affect the operation this morning". | |
On Sunday evening, freezing fog led to two flights bound for Southampton having to divert to Bristol and Bournemouth airports. | On Sunday evening, freezing fog led to two flights bound for Southampton having to divert to Bristol and Bournemouth airports. |
Airport websites | Airport websites |
Bournemouth Airport | Bournemouth Airport |
Bristol Airport | Bristol Airport |
Gatwick Airport | Gatwick Airport |
Heathrow Airport | Heathrow Airport |
Luton Airport | Luton Airport |
London City Airport | London City Airport |
Southampton Airport | Southampton Airport |
Southend Airport | Southend Airport |
Stansted Airport | Stansted Airport |
Mr Keates warned there could also be "difficult driving conditions", with freezing temperatures and a blanket of frost likely to create slippery roads. | Mr Keates warned there could also be "difficult driving conditions", with freezing temperatures and a blanket of frost likely to create slippery roads. |
He said: "We ask everyone to be aware of the potential impact the fog will have on the roads. | He said: "We ask everyone to be aware of the potential impact the fog will have on the roads. |
"If you have got an early morning flight, it might be worth double checking, just to make sure there are no delays at the airport." | "If you have got an early morning flight, it might be worth double checking, just to make sure there are no delays at the airport." |
Temperatures plummeted to -8C (17.6F) in parts of Hampshire and Essex on Sunday morning, the Met Office said. | Temperatures plummeted to -8C (17.6F) in parts of Hampshire and Essex on Sunday morning, the Met Office said. |
It added that temperatures will struggle to top 0C (32F) in the worst affected areas on Monday. | It added that temperatures will struggle to top 0C (32F) in the worst affected areas on Monday. |
Other parts of the country are also warning of foggy conditions. | Other parts of the country are also warning of foggy conditions. |
Cheshire Police tweeted a photo of conditions on Runcorn Widnes bridge and advised motorists to drive with care with their headlights on. | Cheshire Police tweeted a photo of conditions on Runcorn Widnes bridge and advised motorists to drive with care with their headlights on. |
Driving in fog | Driving in fog |
Motoring organisation the AA advises: | Motoring organisation the AA advises: |
Travel and weather advice | Travel and weather advice |
BBC Travel | BBC Travel |
BBC Weather | BBC Weather |
Highways England | Highways England |