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Thick fog has forced British Airways to cancel all domestic flights from Heathrow and many European ones.Thick fog has forced British Airways to cancel all domestic flights from Heathrow and many European ones.
About 350 flights out of Heathrow have been cancelled on Thursday. Domestic flight passengers are being advised not to go to the airport.About 350 flights out of Heathrow have been cancelled on Thursday. Domestic flight passengers are being advised not to go to the airport.
All flights from Coventry and some from Cardiff were cancelled. BA flights from Scotland have also been cancelled. All airlines' flights from Coventry and some from Cardiff have been cancelled and some BA flights from Scotland.
Norwich has diverted flights. Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander said work was under way to get people home.Norwich has diverted flights. Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander said work was under way to get people home.
The BBC Weather Centre said fog is set to continue into Friday. The BBC Weather Centre said fog is set to continue into Friday
All flights out of Coventry Airport have been cancelled and passengers will be taken to Birmingham by bus, where there are no problems at the moment. Passengers who would have flown from Coventry Airport are being taken to Birmingham by bus, where there are no problems at the moment.
Norwich International said its airport was unable to accept any flights - some are reportedly being diverted to other airports. Some Norwich International passengers are reportedly being diverted to other airports, while some others who are hoping to connect with international flights from Amsterdam are reportedly spending their third day at the airport.
Some passengers who are hoping to connect with international flights from Amsterdam are reportedly spending their third day at the airport.
BA CANCELLATIONS British Airways customers should contact 0800 727 800 to see if their flight is still operatingBA CANCELLATIONS British Airways customers should contact 0800 727 800 to see if their flight is still operating
A Heathrow Airport spokesman said there had been a 40% reduction in the average 1,300 flights the airport handled daily.A Heathrow Airport spokesman said there had been a 40% reduction in the average 1,300 flights the airport handled daily.
BA said 184 flights, including European short-haul and domestic, had been cancelled at Heathrow, 16 at Gatwick, 17 at Manchester Airport and four at Cardiff.BA said 184 flights, including European short-haul and domestic, had been cancelled at Heathrow, 16 at Gatwick, 17 at Manchester Airport and four at Cardiff.
The airline said low visibility had caused air traffic control to place restrictions on flights landing and taking off.The airline said low visibility had caused air traffic control to place restrictions on flights landing and taking off.
BA said "significant numbers of services" to Paris and Brussels would be also be affected.BA said "significant numbers of services" to Paris and Brussels would be also be affected.
A total of 30 flights to Heathrow from Scotland's three airports have been cancelled - the majority were BA.A total of 30 flights to Heathrow from Scotland's three airports have been cancelled - the majority were BA.
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Earlier, BA had urged its customers to use its website for more flight information but the site has reportedly crashed, possibly due to the number of people logging on.
Airport operator BAA said 223 flights had been cancelled altogether on Wednesday.Airport operator BAA said 223 flights had been cancelled altogether on Wednesday.
Those due to fly on a cancelled service can rebook, re-route the ticket subject to availability, or claim a refund.Those due to fly on a cancelled service can rebook, re-route the ticket subject to availability, or claim a refund.
Mr Alexander told BBC Breakfast: "If there are further steps that can be taken by these private operators, I would strongly urge them to take the necessary action to get people in the air if they can, but if not, to make the right arrangements to make sure that there is the least inconvenience possible."Mr Alexander told BBC Breakfast: "If there are further steps that can be taken by these private operators, I would strongly urge them to take the necessary action to get people in the air if they can, but if not, to make the right arrangements to make sure that there is the least inconvenience possible."
Sean Tipton, from ABTA, told the BBC the airline would make a "value judgement" that it is less inconvenient to fly a day later to Glasgow than totally miss a holiday to Spain.Sean Tipton, from ABTA, told the BBC the airline would make a "value judgement" that it is less inconvenient to fly a day later to Glasgow than totally miss a holiday to Spain.
"The main issue for the airports and the airlines is to ensure that everybody gets away but in a situation like this you just have to make the best of a bad job unfortunately.""The main issue for the airports and the airlines is to ensure that everybody gets away but in a situation like this you just have to make the best of a bad job unfortunately."
HAVE YOUR SAY It's frustrating for passengers, but the airlines are doing this for a reason Pier Pistocchi, Haywards Heath Send us your commentsHAVE YOUR SAY It's frustrating for passengers, but the airlines are doing this for a reason Pier Pistocchi, Haywards Heath Send us your comments
An American tourist caught up in the delays at Heathrow said there was a general feeling of "despair" amongst passengers. Napil Berry, 37, from Nottingham, has missed his sister's wedding in Stockholm.
"Everyone is really angry. Everyone is lying around trying to get comfortable. Nobody knows what they're going to do." Sitting outside the terminal concourse, he said: "I told my sister I'm not going to make it. She said: 'Try to come in time for Christmas.'
"I'm not angry with BA about it but I am angry and upset I missed my sister's wedding."
The BA flights affected on Wednesday were in both directions between Heathrow and Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Newcastle.The BA flights affected on Wednesday were in both directions between Heathrow and Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Newcastle.
A Heathrow spokesman said Lufthansa and Alitalia were among the other airlines affected.A Heathrow spokesman said Lufthansa and Alitalia were among the other airlines affected.
The fog also caused delays for ferries docking at Pembroke port - with 160 passengers on Irish Ferries' Isle of Inishmore coming in 10 hours late on Wednesday.The fog also caused delays for ferries docking at Pembroke port - with 160 passengers on Irish Ferries' Isle of Inishmore coming in 10 hours late on Wednesday.
BBC weatherman Darren Bett said "right until Christmas and even beyond there's the risk of fog."BBC weatherman Darren Bett said "right until Christmas and even beyond there's the risk of fog."
WHY FOG AFFECTS FLIGHTS Spacing in air above Heathrow increased between planes from three miles to six milesThis means planes land less frequentlyRunway capacity reduced by 40%Domestic flights cancelled because rebooking or alternative travel easier BBC Travel pageWHY FOG AFFECTS FLIGHTS Spacing in air above Heathrow increased between planes from three miles to six milesThis means planes land less frequentlyRunway capacity reduced by 40%Domestic flights cancelled because rebooking or alternative travel easier BBC Travel page
Meanwhile, the RAC said "an estimated 18m people" were expected to be driving on Britain's roads over the next few days.Meanwhile, the RAC said "an estimated 18m people" were expected to be driving on Britain's roads over the next few days.
"Many who had thought they would leave today because the schools have broken-up early may now wait until Friday to see if the fog lifts so there will be the usual rush," a spokeswoman said."Many who had thought they would leave today because the schools have broken-up early may now wait until Friday to see if the fog lifts so there will be the usual rush," a spokeswoman said.
The Association of British Travel Agents said about three million people are set to go abroad over Christmas and New Year, with southern Spain, north Africa, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin and New York among the top destinations.The Association of British Travel Agents said about three million people are set to go abroad over Christmas and New Year, with southern Spain, north Africa, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin and New York among the top destinations.
The peak day for travel is expected to be Friday.The peak day for travel is expected to be Friday.
BAA estimates two million people will be leaving through its seven UK airports, while about 230,000 are set to travel across the Channel, and more than 125,000 are booked on Eurostar train services out of London's Waterloo station.BAA estimates two million people will be leaving through its seven UK airports, while about 230,000 are set to travel across the Channel, and more than 125,000 are booked on Eurostar train services out of London's Waterloo station.
Are you at Heathrow? Have your travel plans been affected? Send us your views and experiences.Are you at Heathrow? Have your travel plans been affected? Send us your views and experiences.
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