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| Disruption at Gatwick continues for fourth day | Disruption at Gatwick continues for fourth day |
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| The airport said that 20 flights have been cancelled throughout the day on Monday | The airport said that 20 flights have been cancelled throughout the day on Monday |
| Disruption is continuing at Gatwick Airport for a fourth day after heavy fog affected flights in one of the busiest periods of the year. | Disruption is continuing at Gatwick Airport for a fourth day after heavy fog affected flights in one of the busiest periods of the year. |
| Some restrictions due to adverse weather remain in place, the airport said. | Some restrictions due to adverse weather remain in place, the airport said. |
| The airport added that 20 flights have been cancelled throughout the day on Monday to minimise any impact on passengers and allow for repositioning of aircraft. | The airport added that 20 flights have been cancelled throughout the day on Monday to minimise any impact on passengers and allow for repositioning of aircraft. |
| A London Gatwick spokesperson said: "Temporary air traffic restrictions have been put in place due to fog causing poor visibility." | A London Gatwick spokesperson said: "Temporary air traffic restrictions have been put in place due to fog causing poor visibility." |
| Flights throughout the day are expected to be delayed due to the disruption and restrictions. | Flights throughout the day are expected to be delayed due to the disruption and restrictions. |
| The airport apologised for any inconvenience and said that passengers should contact their airline for further information. | |
| Anyone on flights delayed by more than two hours may be entitled to assistance, including food and drink or overnight accommodation if necessary. | |
| At Gatwick on Sunday, around 30 departures and 28 arrivals were cancelled throughout the day | |
| The weather at Gatwick on Monday morning was overcast. | |
| There is no fog forecasted throughout the day and a dry, breezy and mild day is anticipated. | |
| It is expected to turn into cloud later in the evening. | |
| When the fog dissipates, many planes and pilots may be out of place due to the previous delays and cancellations, which is likely to bring further disruption to air travel. | |
| A spokesperson for Nats, a provider of air traffic control services, added: "Our teams are working closely with the airports and airlines to minimise disruption, but passengers should check the status of their flight with their airline." | |
| There has been disruption at the UK's busiest airport since Friday and it lasted over the weekend, when the airport expected its busiest day over the festive period. | |
| At Gatwick on Sunday, around 30 departures and 28 arrivals were cancelled throughout the day. | |
| Other airports around the UK, including Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff, were among the airports where flights were also disrupted on Friday and Saturday. | |
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