Flights affected at Manchester Airport and Gatwick Airport due to fog

Passengers at the country’s busiest airports, including Gatwick and Manchester, are facing widespread disruption due to the fog.

Nets, the UK’s main air traffic control provider, said the flow of flights was being reduced for safety reasons.

“Due to widespread fog, temporary air traffic restrictions are in place at several airports across the UK today,” Knotts said.

Dozens of flights from Heathrow were also delayed or canceled but an airport spokesman did not clarify whether the disruption was due to the weather when contacted by the BBC.

Passengers should check their flight status with their airline and airport, Nats added.

“These types of restrictions are only in place to maintain safety,” Nates said, adding that staff were “working closely with airports and airlines to minimize disruption”.

“We continue to monitor the situation and have a Met Office specialist involved in our operation to ensure we have the latest information available.”

Fog and fog are expected to gradually clear on Saturday, according to The latest forecast from the Met Office.

It is foggy. causing problems at airports in Jersey and Guernsey. too

Forecasters are also warning of “significant disruption”. In the build up to HogmanayA yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for almost all of Scotland from 30 December.

Some passengers are facing delays of up to two hours at Manchester Airport.

“Like most airports across the country, we have experienced some delays as a result of the fog,” a spokesperson said.

He added that passengers have been asked to arrive at the airport “as usual”, as most of the delays were “minor and did not disrupt our schedule.”

A spokesman for London Gatwick said Temporary restrictions on air traffic were imposed. Visibility is poor due to fog.

“Some flights may be delayed throughout the day,” he added.

“London Gatwick apologizes for any inconvenience caused. Passengers should contact their airline for further information.”

Meanwhile, National Highways, which runs the UK’s motorways and busiest A-roads, said the foggy weather was not having a significant impact on its network.

He reminded motorists to use dipped headlights, wipers and demisters when driving in fog.