Passengers faced continued disruptions throughout Friday and Saturday due to thick fog that caused flight delays and cancellations.
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00:00Travelers across Europe face disruptions throughout Friday and Saturday as thick fog caused dozens
00:08of flights to be delayed or cancelled.
00:11Low visibility restricted air traffic at several UK airports, including Heathrow, one of Europe's
00:17busiest, causing delays of up to three hours.
00:22Gatwick Airport said some flights may be delayed throughout Saturday because of poor visibility.
00:29The country's main air traffic control organisation said restrictions necessary to maintain safety
00:34are in place in some areas.
00:37Travel was also disrupted at several other European airports.
00:42At Poland's Krakow Airport and Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, dozens of departing and
00:46arriving flights were delayed or cancelled due to the fog.
00:51The disruptions come at a busy time of year when many people travel following the Christmas
00:55holiday and ahead of the new year.