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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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Fog caused a number of flights to be delayed or cancelled at London City and Aberdeen airports on Tuesday morning. | Fog caused a number of flights to be delayed or cancelled at London City and Aberdeen airports on Tuesday morning. |
London City was the worst hit, with dozens of flights to and from Europe and the UK affected. | London City was the worst hit, with dozens of flights to and from Europe and the UK affected. |
The airport said on Twitter at 11:30 BST that visibility had improved, but that flights may still be delayed. | The airport said on Twitter at 11:30 BST that visibility had improved, but that flights may still be delayed. |
Heathrow said they had no delays caused by fog, while Gatwick said that the airport was "operating well". | Heathrow said they had no delays caused by fog, while Gatwick said that the airport was "operating well". |
In Aberdeen, a number of flights to and from Shetland were delayed by up to four hours. | In Aberdeen, a number of flights to and from Shetland were delayed by up to four hours. |
Services from Aberdeen to Birmingham, Gatwick, and East Midlands were also affected. | Services from Aberdeen to Birmingham, Gatwick, and East Midlands were also affected. |
At least 13 flights from London City were cancelled, including those to Frankfurt, Basel, Amsterdam, Glasgow, and Milan Linate. | At least 13 flights from London City were cancelled, including those to Frankfurt, Basel, Amsterdam, Glasgow, and Milan Linate. |
Another 15 incoming flights were also cancelled, including arrivals from Zurich, Rotterdam, and Dublin. | Another 15 incoming flights were also cancelled, including arrivals from Zurich, Rotterdam, and Dublin. |
A number of services were delayed, while others - including a flight from New York - were diverted. | A number of services were delayed, while others - including a flight from New York - were diverted. |
Elsewhere in London, the Woolwich ferry service, which runs across the Thames, was suspended but reopened by 10.00 BST. | Elsewhere in London, the Woolwich ferry service, which runs across the Thames, was suspended but reopened by 10.00 BST. |
The Met Office issued a weather warning on Tuesday morning across south-east England, East Anglia, and the East Midlands, saying visibility was under 100 metres in places. | The Met Office issued a weather warning on Tuesday morning across south-east England, East Anglia, and the East Midlands, saying visibility was under 100 metres in places. |
Brighter weather was forecast for the afternoon. | Brighter weather was forecast for the afternoon. |
In the Netherlands, two people died in a 150-car pile-up caused by fog in the morning rush hour. | In the Netherlands, two people died in a 150-car pile-up caused by fog in the morning rush hour. |
The accident happened between the southern cities of Goes and Middelburg, around 90 miles from Amsterdam. | The accident happened between the southern cities of Goes and Middelburg, around 90 miles from Amsterdam. |
Have you been affected by the foggy conditions today and are you willing to share your experience with us? Do you have any pictures or videos? Contact us on haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk | Have you been affected by the foggy conditions today and are you willing to share your experience with us? Do you have any pictures or videos? Contact us on haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk |
Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. | Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. |
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