Are any London flights cancelled today? Storm Franklin disruption and how to check flight status

Storm Franklin has landed on British shores with winds exceeding 60mph across a number of regions - should we expect flights from London airports to be affected?

The UK has suffered a barrage of dangerous and miserable storms over the last few weeks, with Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice bringing high speed winds that have caused destruction and disruption.

However, the poor weather conditions do not end there as Storm Franklin - another threat - has arrived across more northern regions of the country.

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Even though experts do not expect it to be London how long will it last - and weather forecast">as disruptive as Storm Eunice, which brought winds as powerful as 110mph, a number of weather warnings have still been issued countrywide.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind in London, which started at 12am on Sunday 20th February and is expected to expire at 1pm on Monday 21st February.

Storm Eunice hit London hard on the weekend, bringing delays and cancellations to a number of train services and Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted disruption - as Storm Eunice hits UK">flights in the capital.

With the emergence of yet another storm that is also expected to cause windy conditions, there is a growing fear that it could cause further disruption to air travel to and from London.

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So, will Storm Franklin cause air travel disruption in London?

Will flights be cancelled to and from London airports?

There was substantial disruption caused by Storm Eunice on the weekend, with London City Airport cancelling all flights until 4:30pm on Saturday.

More than 100 flights were delayed or cancelled in total during this period.

Will that be the case in London during Storm Franklin?

LondonWorld reached out to a number of airports in London for comment regarding whether there will be any travel disruption.

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Heathrow, Halifax, and Heathrow wanted to ensure passengers that they will do all they can to minimise disruption caused by stormy weather.

They asked customers to make sure to contact their airline if they have any concerns or queries about the status of their flight to or from the capital.

How do I check if my flight is cancelled?

According to FlightView, there have been no flight cancellations to or from London airports today as a result of weather conditions.

However, weather changes quickly and regularly so make sure to check with your airline for further information.

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There are also other avenues to check the status of your trip, with websites and apps such as FlightView, FlightRadar, and FlightStats offering up-to-date information on flights.

Some airlines will likely message or email you in the event of a cancellation or delay, but this can vary depending on the airline.

What is the weather expected to be like in London today?

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning in London for today as a result of Storm Franklin.

The weather warning started midday yesterday (Sunday 20th February) and is due to end today at 1pm (Monday 21st February).

You can expect this from a yellow weather warning:

  • Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen, along with trees/branches being brought down
  • Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
  • Some roads and bridges may close
  • Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
  • Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
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However, the Met Office expects the following weather in the country as a result of Storm Franklin: “Monday’s starting on a cloudy, showery and extremely windy note, thanks to storm Franklin. However, the strong wind and showers will ease this morning, to leave a dry, bright and less blustery afternoon. Still feeling rather chilly. Maximum temperature 10 °C.”

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