Strong Winds Cancel 100 Flights at Heathrow Airport

Violent gusts of wind forced London’s Heathrow Airport to cancel around 100 flights on Sunday, disrupting the plans of many travelers heading to Britain for the Christmas holidays.

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The UK’s busiest airport announced that “due to strong winds and airspace restrictions, a small number of flights were canceled today,” confirming that approximately 100 flights were affected, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).

Heathrow Airport handles approximately 650 flights daily, according to its website.

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The UK Meteorological Office stated that wind warnings would remain in effect until 9:00 PM GMT on Sunday, with gusts reaching speeds of up to 125 kilometers per hour.

Similarly, P&O Ferries reported that ferry crossings between Larne in Northern Ireland and Cairnryan in southern Scotland were canceled at least until 8:00 PM GMT.

Rail operator ScotRail also announced speed restrictions on certain services in Scotland.

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