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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. | 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. | 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 | At Gatwick on Sunday, around 30 departures and 28 arrivals were cancelled throughout the day |
The weather at Gatwick on Monday morning was overcast. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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." | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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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