Snow UK: Are planes flying today? Airport flight latest travel update
SNOW UK: Weather warnings have been issues as the ‘Beast from the East’ has arrived in Britain, and flights are disrupted. Are planes flying today? Latest travel advice and update here.
Forecast predicts UK faces TWENTY centimetres of SNOW
Snow is falling in many parts of the UK, with weather forecasters warning heavier blizzards are on the way.
Will flights go ahead today? Major airlines such as British Airways have already cancelled flights. Some airlines are issuing travel advice for passengers.
easyJet
Some easyJet flights may be cancelled or delayed.
The latest travel information on their website states: "Please be informed of adverse weather conditions expected across the UK and mainland Europe this week.“Weather warnings have been released for snow and ice across our network and as a result we are expecting disruption to some of our flights.
“Please check our Flight Tracker for the latest update on your flight before travelling to the airport. We also recommend checking with your public transport provider if their service is affected, and leave extra time to get to the airport in time for your flight.”
Snow UK: Are planes flying today? - Airport flight latest travel update
British Airways
British Airways has cancelled at least 42 flights from Heathrow Airport today.
A statement on the British Airways websites says: “We are sorry that the weather is likely to lead to some delays and disruption to our schedules.
“We have proactively cancelled some services and will be re-booking customers on to alternative flights or offering them a full refund if they no longer wish to travel.
“We are sorry for the disruption to your travel plans and are doing all we can to minimise the effect the poor weather is having on flights.”
Snow UK: Are planes flying today? Airport flight latest travel update and advice
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Ryanair
No Ryanair flights are cancelled or delayed as a result of the weather so far.
Latest travel information on the official website does not have any weather announcements, and there are no flight delays or cancellations advised on their Twitter account.
Virgin Atlantic
No Virgin Atlantic flights are cancelled or delayed as a result of the weather so far.
Latest travel information on the official website does not have any weather announcements, and there are no flight delays or cancellations advised on their Twitter account.
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Jet2
No Jet2 flights are cancelled or delayed as a result of the weather so far.
Latest travel information on the official website does not have any weather announcements, and there are no flight delays or cancellations advised on their Twitter account.