BRITS face Christmas getaway fears as flights are getting cancelled and suspended at UK airports over freezing temperatures.
Passengers have been issued amber warnings with heavy snow and freezing circumstances plunging to a harsh minus 11C.
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Temperatures plunging beneath freezing prompted journey chaos throughout UK airports as we speak.
Travellers have had their Christmas getaway ruined after flights have been cancelled and delayed at Stansted Airport.
The transport hub mentioned it was compelled to vary flights schedules as a result of chilly climate circumstances.
Flight operations are at present suspended as a result of heavier than forecast snow.
The Essex airport mentioned: “Chilly climate circumstances are impacting a few of our airways, inflicting some delays or cancellations. In consequence, our terminal is busier than common.
“If you’re as a result of journey this night or tomorrow morning, please examine along with your airline for up-to-date flight data and permit further time in your journey to the airport.”
In the meantime, these travelling from Bristol Airport had their flights delayed.
Many customers took to X, previously generally known as Twitter, to complain.
One man blasted: ”Shock – it is freezing and the wings of the aircraft might have de-icing!!
”I do know @BristolAirport let’s have ONE de-icing truck working. Sat for an hour on EasyJet flight to Amsterdam that ought to have departed at 18:25!
”I’ve acquired an concept – examine the climate report and get organised!”
One other passenger added: ”@BristolAirport are you able to assist get the EZY2875 to Porto please???, we’ve got solely been sat on the aircraft for two and half hours!
Bristol Airport has since apologised to affected passengers.
A spokesperson mentioned: ”Sorry to listen to of the delay that was skilled.
”Because of the chilly temperatures, de-icing if required simply earlier than take off. The groups on the bottom are working exhausting to realize this.”
Flights have been additionally suspended at Glasgow Airport after heavy snow swept the area this morning.
No less than two flights sure for Glasgow have been diverted to Prestwick and Edinburgh airports.
A spokesperson earlier mentioned: ”Flight operations are at present suspended as a result of heavier than forecast snow.
”Our winter groups have been working by way of the night time and we hope to renew operations as quickly as potential.
”Please examine along with your airline for additional flight updates.”
The airport is now ”absolutely operational” as soon as once more – with passengers nonetheless urged to examine particulars with operators.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Beneath UK regulation, airways have to supply compensation in case your flight arrives at its vacation spot greater than three hours late.
In the event you’re flying to or from the UK, your airline should allow you to select a refund or another flight.
It is possible for you to to get your cash again for the a part of your ticket that you have not used but.
So in the event you booked a return flight and the outbound leg is cancelled, you may get the complete price of the return ticket refunded.
But when travelling is important, then your airline has to search out you another flight. This might even be with one other airline.