BA flight delays: Number of short-haul flights cancelled to and from Heathrow Airport due to severe weather
Severe weather warning issued as 10cm of snow expected across UK
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Your support makes all the difference.British Airways has been forced to cancel a number of short-haul flights from Heathrow Airport because of “adverse weather conditions”.
A severe weather warning has been issued with up to 10cm of snow expected in parts of the UK.
Several road users and air passengers have already been delayed by the weather and there are warnings of rail delays and cancellations.
A spokesperson for BA said in a statement: “We recognise the uncertainty that the bad weather may be causing customers, and have offered those due to travel on short-haul flights to/from Heathrow the opportunity to postpone their journey.
“Due to the adverse weather conditions predicted, we have been forced to cancel and merge a number of short-haul flights tomorrow to ensure that we protect the rest of our schedule.
“Safety is always our priority, and we’re working hard to keep our operation moving. We’re sorry that some of our services are being delayed by the weather conditions.”
BA said flights to and from Gatwick and London City Airports were planned to operate as normal.
“We are advising customers to keep checking ba.com for the latest information about their flights,” the statement added.
Earlier in the day, Cornwall Airport, near Newquay, was forced to close temporarily due to snow.
The Met Office’s amber weather warning, which mainly covers parts of the South West and South Wales, runs until 9pm on Thursday.
The weather warning was issued after the country had its coldest night of the winter so far.
Highways England, which urged motorists to “take care when driving”, said key routes affected include the A30, the A38 and the M5.
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