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| Fog disrupts flights from Heathrow and London City Airports | Fog disrupts flights from Heathrow and London City Airports |
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| Thousands of passengers are facing disruption as fog is forcing the cancellation of flights in and out of London. | Thousands of passengers are facing disruption as fog is forcing the cancellation of flights in and out of London. |
| Heathrow Airport and London City Airport in the Docklands have been affected throughout the day. | Heathrow Airport and London City Airport in the Docklands have been affected throughout the day. |
| Heathrow Airport said 132 flights, including 50 BA flights, have been cancelled due to heavy fog. | Heathrow Airport said 132 flights, including 50 BA flights, have been cancelled due to heavy fog. |
| London City Airport suspended up to 44 flights and delayed or diverted others due to "low visibility" this afternoon. | London City Airport suspended up to 44 flights and delayed or diverted others due to "low visibility" this afternoon. |
| Severe fog warning | Severe fog warning |
| A statement from Heathrow Airport, which deals with an average of 1,300 flights a day, said: "We are aware of 74 departing flights that have been cancelled by airlines. Some delays to flights are also occurring so we advise passengers to check with their airlines before travelling." | |
| A total of 58 incoming flights were cancelled. | A total of 58 incoming flights were cancelled. |
| Heathrow warned disruptions could continue late into the night. Some airlines were re-booking passengers on other flights, while others are arranging for accommodation. | Heathrow warned disruptions could continue late into the night. Some airlines were re-booking passengers on other flights, while others are arranging for accommodation. |
| Some domestic passengers are being taken to their destinations by coaches, the airport said. | Some domestic passengers are being taken to their destinations by coaches, the airport said. |
| Heathrow Airport is open, but air traffic controllers have slowed the rate at which aircrafts can land. | Heathrow Airport is open, but air traffic controllers have slowed the rate at which aircrafts can land. |
| The Met office has also issued a severe weather warning for areas of "dense fog" which were likely to become "more extensive" during the evening and night and could last until Monday morning. | The Met office has also issued a severe weather warning for areas of "dense fog" which were likely to become "more extensive" during the evening and night and could last until Monday morning. |
| Driving conditions could be "difficult" and motorists have been advised to take extra care. | Driving conditions could be "difficult" and motorists have been advised to take extra care. |
| A weather warning for dense fog also has been issued for Yorkshire and Humberside, the East and West Midlands, the East of England and the South East. | A weather warning for dense fog also has been issued for Yorkshire and Humberside, the East and West Midlands, the East of England and the South East. |
| Has your journey been affected by the fog? Send us your story using the form below. | Has your journey been affected by the fog? Send us your story using the form below. |
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