Storm Eleanor - 3 JAN 18 - LHR possible disruption
Jan 2, 2018, 6:08 am
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Storm Eleanor - 3 JAN 18 - LHR possible disruption
Hey folks
Storm Eleanor is heading for the UK and might cause disruption tomorrow Wednesday.
Yellow warning:
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/...ate=2018-01-03
Article:
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/news/re...ads-for-the-uk
The current TAF fior Heathrow:
The wind gusts will be up to 45 knots from a southwesterly direction at night turning to a westerly direction during the day. Visibility will be as low as 2000m and heavy rain is expected too.
Safe travels to all!
Storm Eleanor is heading for the UK and might cause disruption tomorrow Wednesday.
Yellow warning:
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/...ate=2018-01-03
Article:
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/news/re...ads-for-the-uk
The fifth named storm of the season has been named as a developing low pressure system, Storm Eleanor, is forecast to bring gusts of up to 80 mph to parts of the UK on Tuesday night and Wednesday.
TAF: EGLL 021054Z 0212/0318 19010KT 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 0212/0216 7000 -RA BKN014 PROB40 TEMPO 0212/0216 23015G25KT 4000 RADZ BKN008 BECMG 0219/0222 21018G32KT 7000 -RA BKN012 TEMPO 0222/0301 22025G45KT 2000 +RA BECMG 0223/0302 26022G32KT 9999 NSW SCT030 TEMPO 0301/0314 27032G45KT PROB40 TEMPO 0301/0308 4000 +SHRA BKN014CB
Safe travels to all!
Jan 2, 2018, 7:53 am
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My BA835 DUB-LHR tomorrow just got cancelled. Called GGL line to rebook to the earlier BA845 service because I'm connecting to HEL on BA798.
Agent told that flights are staring to get cancelled and it's quite likely either if not both of my current flights will get cancelled.
Agent told that flights are staring to get cancelled and it's quite likely either if not both of my current flights will get cancelled.
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Jan 2, 2018, 8:17 am
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BA438/439 are cancelled already, concerning LHR-AMS-LHR.
Jan 2, 2018, 8:43 am
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A few T5 cancellations tomorrow (and the returns) - departure times are from LHR
BA0938/9 0920 Dusseldorf
BA1326/7 0945 Newcastle
BA1310/1 0955 Aberdeen
BA0588/9 1025 Milan
BA0834/5 1050 Dublin
BA0396/7 1100 Brussels
BA1440/1 1130 Edinburgh
BA1342/3 1210 Leeds/Bradford
BA0438/9 1250 Amsterdam
BA0314/5 1305 Paris
BA0994/5 1355 Berlin
BA0908/9 1410 Frankfurt
BA0966/7 1455 Hamburg
BA1396/7 1515 Manchester
BA0782/3 1540 Stockholm
BA0944/5 1550 Dusseldorf
BA1452/3 1640 Edinburgh
BA1314/5 1650 Aberdeen
BA0938/9 0920 Dusseldorf
BA1326/7 0945 Newcastle
BA1310/1 0955 Aberdeen
BA0588/9 1025 Milan
BA0834/5 1050 Dublin
BA0396/7 1100 Brussels
BA1440/1 1130 Edinburgh
BA1342/3 1210 Leeds/Bradford
BA0438/9 1250 Amsterdam
BA0314/5 1305 Paris
BA0994/5 1355 Berlin
BA0908/9 1410 Frankfurt
BA0966/7 1455 Hamburg
BA1396/7 1515 Manchester
BA0782/3 1540 Stockholm
BA0944/5 1550 Dusseldorf
BA1452/3 1640 Edinburgh
BA1314/5 1650 Aberdeen
Jan 2, 2018, 8:47 am
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And the newsflash from BA.com:
Storm Eleanor and associated high winds will hit several parts of the UK and northern Europe on Wednesday 3 January and this will unfortunately affect some of our short-haul and domestic flights. For safety reasons, National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has to allow greater space between landing aircraft in strong winds and this has resulted in a reduced number of aircraft being allowed to land each hour at Heathrow.
This will mean a small reduction in our short-haul schedules at Heathrow and some delays to other flights. The high winds may also delay the offloading of baggage at some airports throughout the day. We are sorry for the difficulties caused by the poor weather and will do all we can to minimise the effect it has on our operations including using larger aircraft on some routes to help customers whose journeys have been affected by the storm.
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Storm Eleanor and high winds across the UK – Wednesday 3 January
Answer Id 6296 Updated 02/01/2018 02.58 PM (UK time)Storm Eleanor and associated high winds will hit several parts of the UK and northern Europe on Wednesday 3 January and this will unfortunately affect some of our short-haul and domestic flights. For safety reasons, National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has to allow greater space between landing aircraft in strong winds and this has resulted in a reduced number of aircraft being allowed to land each hour at Heathrow.
This will mean a small reduction in our short-haul schedules at Heathrow and some delays to other flights. The high winds may also delay the offloading of baggage at some airports throughout the day. We are sorry for the difficulties caused by the poor weather and will do all we can to minimise the effect it has on our operations including using larger aircraft on some routes to help customers whose journeys have been affected by the storm.
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Jan 2, 2018, 9:49 am
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The warning is now valid from 1800 tonight. On AA's 1715 flight - the last one has been cancelled. The gate is quite chaotic, presumably with rebooked pax, but hoping to get out on time - but prepared for a bumpy ride!
Jan 2, 2018, 9:57 am
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I have now been made aware of further reductions to flights affecting other airports. No specifics yet, but my guess is that there will be further cancellations in North West Europe tomorrow. I would be almost certain LCY will have issues, probably AMS (which is particular prone to slot delays with this sort of wind), RTM, BRU, perhaps HAM and CPH later on.
If you are travelling tomorrow, you may consider going to the airport early. No guarantees but my suspicion is at the above airports you will be allowed to leave on earlier services.
If you are travelling tomorrow, you may consider going to the airport early. No guarantees but my suspicion is at the above airports you will be allowed to leave on earlier services.
Jan 2, 2018, 9:58 am
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Switzerland will be affected as well. Gusts up to 50kts expected in ZRH and heavy thunderstorms and snow pellets with winds up to 65 knots in BSL.
Jan 2, 2018, 10:20 am
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I have now been made aware of further reductions to flights affecting other airports. No specifics yet, but my guess is that there will be further cancellations in North West Europe tomorrow. I would be almost certain LCY will have issues, probably AMS (which is particular prone to slot delays with this sort of wind), RTM, BRU, perhaps HAM and CPH later on.
If you are travelling tomorrow, you may consider going to the airport early. No guarantees but my suspicion is at the above airports you will be allowed to leave on earlier services.
If you are travelling tomorrow, you may consider going to the airport early. No guarantees but my suspicion is at the above airports you will be allowed to leave on earlier services.
Yes, KLM has cancelled more than 100 flights tomorrow, AMS will certainly be impacted. Height of the storm exoected around lunchtime, expect delays and possible more cancellations.
Jan 2, 2018, 10:44 am
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BA430/431 cancelled LHR-AMS-LHR
BA2758/2759 cancelled LGW-AMS-LGW
BA2758/2759 cancelled LGW-AMS-LGW
Jan 2, 2018, 10:57 am
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Jan 2, 2018, 11:00 am
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Another piece of advice: there will be restrictions on the use of aircraft holds tomorrow, so tomorrow is a good day to try going Hand Baggage Only (HBO), or at least to structure any packing so that checked bags are not immediately vital on arrival. This is for both LGW and LHR. Mostly bags will go through fine, just the chance of a mishap is a bit higher.