Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:35am on 28 Dec 2024,Saturday International
Thick fog disrupted flights across the UK on Saturday, with visibility dropping to 100 metres in parts of Southeast and Central England. Heathrow reported 20 delayed departures, Gatwick saw 35 delays, and Manchester experienced 24 delays by 11 AM. National Air Traffic Services (NATS) imposed temporary air traffic restrictions to maintain safety. Travelers were urged to check flight statuses before departure. The Met Office forecasted continued fog throughout the weekend, with yellow rain warnings for Scotland on Monday. Civil Aviation Authority reminded passengers of airlines’ obligation to provide care during delays caused by weather conditions.
