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Monday 20 December 2010

Major Disruption to travel across UK and Europe

FCO update today 20th December 2010

Severe weather continues to cause disruption to travel. Passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport. There is disruption to travel in parts of Europe due to severe weather conditions. France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK have been affected.

Disruption to travel in France
The French authorities are preventing all HGVs and coaches from using the roads in northern France and the greater Paris area. Car travel is unadvisable in the area. More information in the France travel advice
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/france1/

Major UK airport update as at 06:00:

Gatwick is open though flights are subject to delays and cancellations.
Heathrow is open and operating a limited schedule of arrivals and departures. Further cancellations and delays expected in the coming days.
Birmingham is open though flights are subject to delays and/or cancellations.
Stansted is open though flights are subject to delays and/or cancellations.
Newcastle is open though flights are subject to delays.
Aberdeen is open though flights are subject to cancellations and delays.
Edinburgh is open though flights are subject to delays and/or cancellations
Manchester and Dublin are open



Eurostar services are currently experiencing speed restrictions and delays. For further information, please see the Eurostar website

You should check directly with your airline or travel operator for the latest information before travelling.

You can find links to the websites of airports in the UK and Ireland http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/airport-info/ 
http://www.eurostar.com/.
Eurostar update as at 06:00 :

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