August 22nd 2024.
As the weekend approaches, British Airways has made the decision to cancel some of their flights at Heathrow Airport due to the expected arrival of Storm Lilian. With winds forecasted to reach 80mph, the airline has chosen to prioritize the safety of their passengers by cancelling a number of flights, both international and domestic, at the bustling London airport.
If you're one of the many passengers scheduled to fly with BA tomorrow morning, you may want to brew yourself a strong cup of coffee as you may have to make alternate travel arrangements. The list of cancelled destinations includes popular holiday spots such as Barcelona and Rome, causing frustration for many travelers hoping to kick off their long bank holiday weekend with a relaxing getaway.
Among the list of cancelled flights are some early morning departures, including British Airways BA472 to Barcelona at 6:15 am and BA1430 to Edinburgh at 6:15 am. In total, eight flights have been axed while five others are delayed, according to the departure board at the airport and the BA website. It's a tense time in the UK as they await the arrival of Storm Lilian, with the Met Office issuing yellow weather warnings for strong winds and rain in certain areas.
For those who may have been affected by the cancellations, British Airways has provided a list of all the flights that have been cancelled at Heathrow on Friday. These include BA304 to Paris at 7:10 am, BA1472 to Glasgow at 7:10 am, and BA1304 to Aberdeen at 7:30 am. However, not all flights have been cancelled or delayed, as other carriers seem to be operating as usual.
A spokesperson for British Airways has addressed the situation, explaining that the adjustments to their schedule were necessary due to restrictions imposed by Air Traffic Control at Heathrow Airport in anticipation of the severe weather. They have also apologized for any inconvenience caused to their customers and are working diligently to get them to their destinations as quickly as possible.
This sudden disruption in flight schedules may come as a surprise to some, as British Airways was recently ranked as having a low cancellation rate of only 3.2% in comparison to Eastern Airlines, who topped the list with a cancellation rate of 10.4%. For the latest updates on this situation, you can follow The Agency on Twitter and Facebook, or sign up for their daily push alerts to have articles delivered directly to your device.
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