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Flights leaving Northern Ireland are returning to normal after the delays and cancellations of the last two days. | Flights leaving Northern Ireland are returning to normal after the delays and cancellations of the last two days. |
However, dense fog is continuing to cause problems for Christmas holiday travellers at Heathrow and other UK airports. | However, dense fog is continuing to cause problems for Christmas holiday travellers at Heathrow and other UK airports. |
Hundreds of domestic flights and some international flights are grounded. | Hundreds of domestic flights and some international flights are grounded. |
British Airways said it expected its services at Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports to be affected well into the weekend. | British Airways said it expected its services at Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports to be affected well into the weekend. |
Heathrow airport was worst affected on Thursday, but there were also problems at other airports. | Heathrow airport was worst affected on Thursday, but there were also problems at other airports. |
However, the managers of George Best Belfast City Airport and City of Derry Airport said backlogs had gradually been cleared. | However, the managers of George Best Belfast City Airport and City of Derry Airport said backlogs had gradually been cleared. |
Both airports said they expected to provide a full programmes of flights. | Both airports said they expected to provide a full programmes of flights. |
British Airways has announced the cancellation of all domestic flights from Heathrow Airport. | British Airways has announced the cancellation of all domestic flights from Heathrow Airport. |
Airports are advising anyone intending to travel to check the situation in advance. |