Heavy fog has led to temporary air traffic restrictions at several UK airports, including Gatwick, causing travel chaos for passengers returning from the Christmas holiday.
Passengers at some of the country's busiest airports are facing disruption and mayhem due to foggy weather. Much of the UK has been shrouded in mist in recent days and the weather is causing chaos as airports return to their normal flight schedules after Christmas. Travel lers are being urged to check with their airline as air traffic restrictions are in place at several UK airports due to 'dense fog', the country's main air traffic control provider Nats said on Friday.
Gatwick, the UK's second busiest airport, is among those affected. A spokesperson for Nats said: 'Due to widespread fog, temporary air traffic restrictions are in place at several airports across the UK today. Restrictions of this sort are only ever applied to maintain safety. 'We continue to monitor the situation and have a Met Office expert embedded within our operation to ensure we have the latest available information. 'Our teams are working closely with the airports and airlines to minimise disruption.' A London Gatwick spokesperson said: 'Temporary air traffic restrictions have been put in place due to fog causing poor visibility. Some flights may be delayed throughout the day. Ryanair has issued the flight warning amid fears Britain will be blanketed by fog - pictured is a jet taking off from Gatwick in dense fog on Friday Tower Bridge can barely be seen behind HMS Belfast amid foggy weather in London today 'London Gatwick apologises for any inconvenience. Passengers should contact their airline for further information.' And in a warning to its customers, Ryanair urged jetsetters flying to and from the UK to check the airline's app for updates to their trips. A spokesman for the budget airline said: 'Affected passengers will be notified and any passengers travelling to/from the UK today should check their Ryanair app for the latest updates on their fligh
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