Widespread fog across the United Kingdom caused disruptions and delays at several airports on Friday. Air traffic control agency Nats implemented restrictions due to the poor visibility, impacting major airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester.
Travel ers to and from the U.K. faced disruption and delays Friday with foggy weather affecting some of the country’s airports. Nats, the U.K.'s main air traffic controller, said restrictions were in place at several airports as a result of widespread fog. The agency said an expert from the Met Office, the U.K.'s main weather service, was working to ensure it has the latest available information.
The country’s three largest airports — Heathrow and Gatwick in London, as well as Manchester Airport — have warned of potential delays. “Like most airports across the country, we have experienced some delays as a result of fog,” a spokesperson for Manchester Airport sai
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