Approximately 100 flights were canceled at London Heathrow Airport due to adverse conditions.
Strong winds caused chaos across the UK on Sunday. Flights and ferries were canceled, and trains were operated at slow speeds. Major problems also occurred at London Heathrow Airport, with around 100 flights canceled and another 100 postponed. The disruption affected thousands of passengers.
The UK was hit by strong winds on Sunday, with wind speeds reaching around 120km/h. Independent.co.uk reported in the evening that “travelers hoping to return home for Christmas face further disruption”.
British storm. Dozens of flights were canceled
The unfriendly aura caused paralysis and more. At London Heathrow Airport. Due to the adverse conditions, around 100 flights were canceled, many postponed and thousands of passengers had to face travel difficulties.
– A small number of flights have been canceled today due to strong winds and airspace restrictions. This will allow the majority of passengers to continue traveling as planned, an airport spokesperson said, British media reported.
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At the same time, it also noted that additional employees have been delegated to operate the terminals.
Several planes were also suspended from taking off in Glasgow.
Ferry operations have been canceled
Ferry cruises have also been cancelled. Some airlines are changing schedules on many routes.
“Rail operator ScotRail has advised that speed limits will apply to parts of the route between Glasgow and Oban/Mallaig and part of the route from Inverness to Kyle/Wick,” it said.
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A warning was also issued to drivers.
Winds were brutal in parts of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England.
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