High winds hit UK Christmas travel plans
By AFP
December 23, 2024
LONDON: Christmas travellers in the UK faced festive misery on Sunday as high winds forced London´s Heathrow Airport to cancel 100 flights.
“Due to strong winds and airspace restrictions, a small number of flights have been cancelled today,” the UK´s busiest airport said, confirming around 100 flights have been affected.
About 650 flights a day depart from Heathrow, according to the airport´s website.
The UK´s Met Office said yellow warnings for wind will remain in place until 9.00pm (2100GMT) on Sunday, with gusts of up to 75mph (125kph) forecast.
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