subject: Snow Causes Flight Disruptions On The Fourth Day [print this page] largely disrupted, canceled, postponed or delayed. Major airlines affected by weather disruptions include British Airways, Iberia, Qatar, Emirates, KLM, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Air Zimbabwe, Qantas, BMI, South African Airways, Afriqiyah Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Swiss Airline, Arik Airline, Lufthansa, Singapore Airways, Thai Airways, Malaysian Airline and many other international carriers flying to and from Londons major airports Heathrow, Gatwick and London City Airport.
Edinburg and Gatwick remained closed for most part of yesterday, the day before and today also severe weather conditions are likely to cause flight rescheduling and cancellations at a large level.
While other airports in the country are facing a challenging time as bad weather is hindering any take off and landings of some international flights are rerouted to other UK airports. Flights scheduled to arrive at Gatwick, landed in Manchester, city or Heathrow yesterday. This is causing further delays and disruptions at other airports that are operational.
At present, December 03rd 2010 following is the current status and latest update on flight disruptions due to widespread snow and adverse weather conditions.
HIGHLY AFFECTED AIRPORTS - (May not be operational please check)
EDINGBURG AIRPORT: Disruption to flights to and from Edinburgh International Airport as snow continues.
LONDON GATWICK: Gatwick Airport reopened today but flights are still subject to disruption due to snow. Its highly recommended to call your airline before setting out.
SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT: Flights suspended until at least 10:00 to and from Southampton Airport due to poor weather.
LESS AFFECTED AIRPORTS (Operational with disruptions please check for latest news)
HEATHROW AIRPORT: Disruption to some flights to and from Heathrow Airport due to poor weather at other airports.
STANSTED AIRPORT: Disruption possible to some flights to and from Stansted Airport due to poor weather in other parts of the UK.
MANCHESTER AIRPORT: Disruption possible to some flights to and from parts of the UK and Europe due to poor weather at other destinations. Passengers advised to travel to the airport as normal but advised to check flight schedules through phone call or online at the airports website.
LONDON CITY AIRPORT: Disruption to some flights to and from London City Airport due to poor weather conditions.
BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT: Disruption possible to some flights due to poor weather elsewhere.
NEW CASTLE: Disruption to flights to and from Newcastle International Airport due to snow.
LUTON AIRPORT: Disruption possible to some flights to and from Luton Airport due to poor weather in other parts of the UK and Europe.
BRADFORD AIRPORT: Disruption to flights to and from Leeds Bradford Airport due to snow.
GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Disruption possible to some flights to and from Glasgow International Airport due to snow. Passengers advised to check with their airline before travelling.
BELFAST AIRPORT: Disruption possible to some flights to and from Belfast International due to poor weather conditions elsewhere in the UK.
BRISTAL AIRPORT: Disruption possible to some flights to and from Bristol Airport due to poor weather in other parts of the UK.
ABERDEEN AIRPORT: Disruption possible to some flights to and from Aberdeen Airport due to poor weather across the UK.
As conditions are likely to keep fluctuating throughout the day, its advised to check your flight status before leaving and allow sufficient time to reach the airport as main roads and rail tracks are also experiencing trouble due to weather.
