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Heathrow and London City flights cancelled due to fog | Heathrow and London City flights cancelled due to fog |
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Air passengers have faced disruption after a number of flights to and from Heathrow and London City airports were cancelled due to fog. | |
At Heathrow, a total of 18 flights - nine arrivals and nine departures - were cancelled on Wednesday morning. | |
At London City, nine flights - four arrivals and five departures - were cancelled, while further flights were diverted or delayed. | |
At 11:00 GMT, a Heathrow spokesman said the fog was "clearing rapidly". | |
Flights to and from Heathrow and London City airports were also disrupted on Sunday and Monday due to fog. | Flights to and from Heathrow and London City airports were also disrupted on Sunday and Monday due to fog. |
A Heathrow Airport spokesman said Wednesday's cancellations were due to "reduced capacity on the runways caused by the thick fog". | |
"It is hoped that few, or no, further cancellations will be necessary as the fog is expected to clear," he added. | "It is hoped that few, or no, further cancellations will be necessary as the fog is expected to clear," he added. |
"Passengers should check with their airline that their flight is going ahead." | "Passengers should check with their airline that their flight is going ahead." |
At London City Airport, nine flights - four arrivals and five departures - were cancelled, while further flights were diverted or delayed. | At London City Airport, nine flights - four arrivals and five departures - were cancelled, while further flights were diverted or delayed. |
An airport spokeswoman said: "We are asking customers to contact their airlines and are constantly updating our website to keep customers informed." | An airport spokeswoman said: "We are asking customers to contact their airlines and are constantly updating our website to keep customers informed." |