Flights across London airports delayed due to fog
Flights have been disrupted due to heavy fog in London.
London City Airport diverted all inbound flights today. There have also been delays at Heathrow and Gatwick. Travellers have been advised to contact their airlines about possible cancellations.
Significant fog in London is continuing to cause flight delays & cancellations. Passengers affected are advised to speak to their airline
— London City Airport (@LondonCityAir) December 17, 2016
Heavy fog is affecting movements at Heathrow today – please remember to check your flight status with your airline. https://t.co/j1iDRRKbh9
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) December 17, 2016
At least a dozen British Airways flights were cancelled due to the poor conditions in the south east of England. The airline warned that there could be knock-on delays.
Some passengers have been sharing their travel woes on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/prattabout/status/810093454474743808
still stuck in Basel waiting for fog to clear at Heathrow #delay #fog pic.twitter.com/WbrQ2USaVG
— Baron von Jasper (@SpanielJasper) December 17, 2016
https://twitter.com/scruffyshezza/status/810128456025522176
The workers of Swissport, the world's largest ground and cargo handler, are striking because of low pay. Over 1,500 check-in staff, baggage handlers and cargo crew will walk out on 23 and 24 December.
And that's not all. British Airways cabin crew are also striking. After a row over pay and working conditions, a possible 4,500 cabin crew staff have voted to walk out on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.