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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. |
| Passengers at Gatwick, Southampton, Stansted and Edinburgh airports have been told to check their flights for possible delays. | Passengers at Gatwick, Southampton, Stansted and Edinburgh airports have been told to check their flights for possible delays. |
| Drivers have been urged to take care and Wightlink Ferries have been suspended between Lymington, Hampshire, and Yarmouth, in the Isle of Wight. | Drivers have been urged to take care and Wightlink Ferries have been suspended between Lymington, Hampshire, and Yarmouth, in the Isle of Wight. |
| A Met Office fog and ice warning for most of southern England is in place. | |
| The yellow "be aware" warning is in force until 11:00 GMT. | |
| On Monday, Heathrow, London City, Gatwick and Southampton airport had cancellations. | On Monday, Heathrow, London City, Gatwick and Southampton airport had cancellations. |
| 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 |
| A Heathrow spokesman said "persistent freezing fog" had reduced visibility at the airport and said Tuesday's cancellations, made out of about 1,300 scheduled flights, were to allow for delays. | A Heathrow spokesman said "persistent freezing fog" had reduced visibility at the airport and 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," the 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," the 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." |
| A Gatwick spokeswoman said: "Air traffic control restrictions imposed due to fog across the South East and Europe may cause some delays to flights." | A Gatwick spokeswoman said: "Air traffic control restrictions imposed due to fog across the South East and Europe may cause some delays to flights." |
| Ferry crossing suspended | Ferry crossing suspended |
| Road users have also been warned of difficult driving conditions after Dorset Police reported 31 collisions on Monday morning - six times more than would occur at that time on an average weekday. | Road users have also been warned of difficult driving conditions after Dorset Police reported 31 collisions on Monday morning - six times more than would occur at that time on an average weekday. |
| The force has urged motorists to take extra care on Tuesday, while the Met Office warned journeys were likely to take longer than usual because of the adverse conditions. | The force has urged motorists to take extra care on Tuesday, while the Met Office warned journeys were likely to take longer than usual because of the adverse conditions. |
| Meanwhile, ferries running to and from the Isle of Wight between Lymington and Yarmouth have been suspended until mid-morning on Tuesday due to dense fog, Wightlink Ferries said. | Meanwhile, ferries running to and from the Isle of Wight between Lymington and Yarmouth have been suspended until mid-morning on Tuesday due to dense fog, Wightlink Ferries said. |
| It has advised customers booked on that route to re-book via Portsmouth and Fishbourne, and coaches will be provided for foot passengers hoping to travel on the alternative service. | It has advised customers booked on that route to re-book via Portsmouth and Fishbourne, and coaches will be provided for foot passengers hoping to travel on the alternative service. |
| 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 |