Flights and trains delayed as fog brings chaos to British transport network 

Hundreds of flights and trains have been delayed this weekend attributable to heavy fog. 

Heathrow, Gatwick, London Metropolis and Manchester airports have all been affected by the climate this morning. 

The British Airways flight BA102 from Calgary was diverted to Glasgow airport this morning after failing to land in London safely.

A Heathrow spokesman mentioned round 50 flights had been cancelled to this point. 

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A number of planes, together with Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Flybe have been seen sitting on the runway at Gatwick Airport this morning because of the fog

A airplane was barely seen on runway at Gatwick Airport as we speak. Gatwick Police tweeted reward for space visitors management, pilots and floor workers on the airport

A commuter practice was photographed within the misty circumstances this morning because it headed in the direction of Wimbledon, London 

A number of flights have been seen circling within the air final night time earlier than touchdown at airports within the UK due to the heavy fog 

British Airways diverted a flight to Glasgow earlier as we speak and knowledgeable a passenger that the remainder of the flights from the Scottish metropolis 'are full'

AllSportsView tweeted Southeastern, and mentioned: 'Your driver on delayed 11:21 practice from Crayford simply introduced that the delay is all the way down to 'climate circumstances'. Severely?!!'

Southeastern responded saying the foggy circumstances have been affecting the velocity of trains. Nevertheless, the passenger was not impressed

A number of departing flights at Manchester airport have been delayed by a number of hours this afternoon, a lot to the chagrin of passengers

He mentioned: 'There are at the moment delays to flights at Heathrow due to fog throughout the south east and huge elements of Europe. The fog and mist are slowly enhancing.' 

Gatwick Aiport police inspired passengers to 'take care' this morning and 'enable additional time to your journey' on its Twitter web page. 

London Metropolis Airport tweeted: 'Vital fog in London is continuous to trigger flight delays & cancellations. Passengers affected are suggested to talk to their airline.' 

Flights have been seen circling above Manchester this morning as they could not land. 

WHAT IS THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE REST OF THE WEEKEND?


Tonight (Saturday night time): It will likely be principally cloudy with patchy mist and fog for central and southern England in addition to the odd spot of drizzle. Different areas will likely be primarily dry with clear spells. Nevertheless, it will likely be cloudy in Scotland and Northern Eire with patchy gentle rain or drizzle.

Tomorrow (Sunday): There will likely be a great deal of cloud and mist tomorrow for many, with some patchy gentle rain or drizzle in northern Scotland. Nevertheless, jap Scotland, Eire and jap England must be vibrant with sunny spells. Windy within the far north-west.

The highest of Huge Ben in central London was barely seen this morning as folks made their approach into the capital

A herd of horses graze in a area in Halewood, Knowsley, Merseyside, because the fog started to elevate earlier as we speak

Vacationers wanting to take pleasure in a view of the capital from the London Eye as we speak have been disillusioned as town was coated in fog

Runners in Alexandra Palace, north London, have been eager to get their train regardless of the misty climate on Saturday morning

Pictured, fog hangs over London's Hyde Park as folks take pleasure in a stroll within the misty circumstances earlier as we speak

The enduring dome of St Paul's Cathedral is roofed by fog as the primary descended over London as we speak

Eighteen flights have been cancelled from London Heathrow, with all 1,300 flights out and in of the transport hub as we speak anticipated to be affected, in accordance with The Solar. 

4 flights arriving into Birmingham Airport have been all diverted to Manchester Airport. 

In a tweet to a stranded passenger, British Airways mentioned the flights from Glasgow have been 'full' as we speak, so its subsequent flight wouldn't be till tomorrow.

Nevertheless, the airline confirmed none of its flights working in or out of Gatwick have been going to be affected.

Southeastern practice providers have additionally been affected by the climate. 

Rail passenger AllSportsView tweeted Southeastern trains concerning the delay. 

He mentioned: 'Your driver on delayed 11:21 practice from Crayford simply introduced that the delay is all the way down to 'climate circumstances'. Severely?!!'

Motorists navagate their approach by way of the fog throughout the misty circumstances in Margate, Kent, as we speak

 

Folks experience by way of thick fog on the Scenic Railway rollercoaster on the Dreamland theme park in Margate, Kent

A pair loved a seaside stroll as a blanket of fog coated the coast at Margate in Kent

The highest of Huge Ben and the Homes of Parliament are barely seen as foggy circumstances hit the nation this weekend

The ruins of Corfe Fort in Dorset are surrounded by thick fog as Britain endures misty circumstances as we speak

A consultant of the corporate responded, saying: 'Sorry however sadly foggy circumstances can cut back the velocity drivers are in a position to go.' 

The climate chaos comes days earlier than commuters put together for a number of strikes going down subsequent week throughout the Christmas interval.

The Unite union introduced yesterday that 1,500 check-in workers, baggage handlers and cargo crew at 18 airports, together with Heathrow and Gatwick, will strike for 48 hours from December 23 in a dispute over pay.

British Airways combined fleet workers revealed they might even be occurring strike on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

In one other blow to passengers, Virgin Atlantic pilots voted to take motion which may result in the cancellation of flights. It'll begin on Friday and final for per week. 

Union workers members at Southern Rail can even be staging strikes all through December on Monday, December 19 to Tuesday, December 20, Saturday, December  31 to Monday, January 2 and Monday 9 to Saturday, January 14.

CHAOS UNFOLDING ACROSS UK

POST OFFICE

WHO: Communication Staff Union

Row over jobs, pensions and department closures.

WHEN: Store counter workers will stroll out on December 19, 20 and 24. Money-handlers who ship cash to branches will stroll out on December 22 and 23.

SOUTHERN RAIL

WHO: Aslef and RMT

Row over onboard security guards (Aslef) and the function of conductors (RMT).

WHEN: Aslef walkout deliberate from January 9 to 14. RMT strike due from December 31 to January 2.

BRITISH AIRWAYS

WHO: Unite

Row over 2 per cent pay rise.

WHEN: Christmas Day and Boxing Day

AIRPORT WORKERS

WHO: Unite

Strike over pay.

WHEN: From December 23 for 48 hours.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC

WHO: PPU. 

Pilots' row over union recognition.

WHEN: From December 23.


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