UK airport cancels flights and others warn of more delays as Storm Austen brings 80mph winds
A NUMBER of flights to and from a UK airport have been cancelled today as Storm Austen hits the UK.
The country is set to be battered with 80mph winds with the south of England and the Channel Islands set to be affected the most.
Southampton Airport has cancelled the majority of its flights this morning to destinations like the Channel Islands, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast.
Some of the flights that have been taken off the schedule including the 11.20am flight from Southampton to Alderney and the easyJet flight to
Glasgow this afternoon.
Guernsey-based airline Aurigny has cancelled all its services this morning due to the weather.
Departures have been cancelled until at least midday and arrivals until 2pm.
The Aurigny spokesperson said: “We recognise how frustrating and disappointing these cancellations will be over the holiday period.
“However, these decisions are never taken lightly, and safety must always come first.”
On its website, travel information explained that ‘all cancelled flights will be eligible for a full refund’ and affected customers will be contacted by the airline.
Some flights from Southampton remain on the schedule for this afternoon including the 12.35pm to Belfast with Aer Lingus and the 2.35pm Loganair flight to Newcastle.
On the Channel Island of Jersey, the airport has cancelled all flights this morning but should restart this afternoon.
Meanwhile, holidaymakers flying from Heathrow, Gatwick, or London City Airport have been advised to check the status of their flight today.
The area where Gatwick is located has a yellow wind warning today with predicted wind speeds of up to 60mph.
