Snow travel report 9th January
With more widespread snow expected in the next 24 hours, the travel report for UK airports and Eurostar for 9th January is as follows:
AIRPORTS
Heathrow Airport: the airport is open but suffering delays and at least 50 cancellations, mostly on British Airways.
Gatwick Airport: Gatwick remains open with some disruption to flight arrivals and delays to departures, however, the threat of more snow and ice remains. Some airlines are operating very restricted services and it is strongly advised that passengers contact their airline before setting out for the airport.
Stansted Airport: the airport is open but with further snowfall and icy conditions expected across eastern and southern England, passengers are advised to check with their airlines before travelling and allow extra time for their journey.
Birmingham Airport: the airport is open with minor delays.
Luton Airport: the airport is open. However, as a result of severe weather conditions at UK and European airports, passengers or those meeting people at the airport are strongly advised to contact the airline.
Southampton Airport: the airport is open and flights are operating, but delays and cancellations are expected due to the weather. For the latest flight information please check the airport website.
Manchester Airport: the airport is now open but passengers travelling or people meeting flights are advised to check with their airline before travelling.
Bristol Airport: the airport is open but flights are subject to delay and cancellation. Passengers are advised to check with their airline or tour operator for further information or visit the Departures and Arrivals pages. The Flier coach service to the airport is operating but services may be disrupted.
Exeter Airport: the airport is open and it is anticipated that flights will operate without major delays or cancellations.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport: the airport terminal is open but passengers are being advised that their flights could be cancelled or delayed and they should check with their airline for the latest information.
Glasgow Airport: the airport is open but many British Airways flights to and from Heathrow have been cancelled and passengers booked on these services are advised to contact their airline.
Edinburgh Airport: the airport is open however flights to and from the airport may be subject to delays and cancellations due to bad weather in other parts of the UK. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight with their airline before travelling.
Aberdeen Airport: the airport is open and operational, however a number of arriving and departing flights have been affected by poor weather conditions in other parts of the UK. Passengers are being advised to contact their airline before arriving at the terminal.
Leeds Bradford Airport: the airport is open but may experience delays and cancellations. Please check with your airline or on the airport website.
RAIL
Eurostar: A reduced timetable is running. Eurostar advise customers not to travel unless the journey is essential. Customers who do have to travel should check-in as early as possible to be accommodated on the next available service. Disney and Ski services are running normally.
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