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Flights cancelled at Heathrow for second day amid fog | Flights cancelled at Heathrow for second day amid fog |
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About 100 flights have been cancelled at London's Heathrow Airport for a second day because of fog. | About 100 flights have been cancelled at London's Heathrow Airport for a second day because of fog. |
The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" fog weather warning for most of southern England. | The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" fog weather warning for most of southern England. |
A Heathrow spokesman said "persistent freezing fog" had reduced visibility at the airport and warned passengers to check their flight status. | A Heathrow spokesman said "persistent freezing fog" had reduced visibility at the airport and warned passengers to check their flight status. |
Southampton airport tweeted that delays were expected on Tuesday morning because of fog. | |
On Monday, Heathrow, London City, Gatwick and Southampton airport had cancellations. | |
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Heathrow said Tuesday's cancellations, made out of about 1,300 scheduled flights, were to allow for delays. | Heathrow said Tuesday's cancellations, made out of about 1,300 scheduled flights, were to allow for delays. |
"With Heathrow operating at more than 99% capacity, there are no gaps in the schedule that can be used for delayed flights and as a result, some passengers may experience disruption to their journeys today," a spokesman said. | "With Heathrow operating at more than 99% capacity, there are no gaps in the schedule that can be used for delayed flights and as a result, some passengers may experience disruption to their journeys today," a spokesman said. |
"As always, Heathrow's top priority is the safety of passengers and we apologise to those whose travel has been affected by today's weather." | "As always, Heathrow's top priority is the safety of passengers and we apologise to those whose travel has been affected by today's weather." |
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 |