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Fog delays flights at London City and Aberdeen airports | Fog delays flights at London City and Aberdeen airports |
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Heavy fog has caused a number of flights to be delayed or cancelled at London City and Aberdeen airports. | Heavy fog has caused a number of flights to be delayed or cancelled at London City and Aberdeen airports. |
London City is the worst hit, with dozens of flights to and from Europe and the UK affected. | London City is the worst hit, with dozens of flights to and from Europe and the UK affected. |
Eurocontrol - which coordinates air traffic control across Europe - said there could be delays of up to five hours at the airport. | |
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for south-east England, East Anglia, and the East Midlands. | The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for south-east England, East Anglia, and the East Midlands. |
Heathrow said they had no delays caused by fog, while Gatwick said on Twitter that the airport was "operating well". | |
The Woolwich ferry service, which runs across the Thames in east London, has been suspended. | |
The Met Office said: "Widespread fog is affecting much of East Anglia, south east England and the East Midlands this morning with visibility reduced to 100 metres or less in places. | |
"The public should be aware that this will lead to difficult travelling conditions during this morning's busy period. | |
"The fog should gradually lift and disperse during the morning." |