Saturday 25 October 2025

BA524 - actually diverted to PSA due to weather, this happened on Friday as well. It will be regarded as WEAN
BA121 CVG = OPEY - insufficient aircraft, cancelled on Friday.

Timekeeping wasn't that good today, despite a relatively low workload. There was a bit of poor weather around LHR, but Storm Benjamin has caused more problems elsewhere in Europe. 322 BA departures, exactly half of LHR's 644 departures.

Afternoon Operational Update:
Landing RWY: 27R
Airborne holding (mins): 5
Departure RWY: 27L
TSAT delay average (mins): 3

Network: 93 Regulations across Europe.
Aerodromes: EHAM (Amsterdam) Arrivals regulated during the core period of the day due to Weather (strong wind).Crosswind exclusions procedure between 1320-1420 UTC.
Moderate to high delays.
LPPT (Lisbon) Arrivals regulated due to Weather (Strong winds) - Moderate delays.

Weather: Bright and dry into the afternoon. Later in the evening, there is a chance of a brief spells of rain, clearing soon after midnight. Gentle to moderate NW'ly winds with a chance of isolated gusts 25-28KT.