Friday, August 23, 2024 The United Kingdom is currently bracing itself for the onslaught of Storm Lilian, a fierce weather system that has already begun to cause significant disruptions to air travel across the country. British Airways, one of the UK’s leading airlines, has been forced to cancel multiple flights and delay several others as the storm moves in, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain. The Met Office has issued a series of yellow weather warnings, and as a result, travelers are facing unexpected disruptions to their plans.
As Storm Lilian approaches, British Airways has announced the cancellation of several flights scheduled to depart from Heathrow Airport on Friday morning. These cancellations are part of a broader effort to manage the impact of the storm and ensure passenger safety amid challenging weather conditions. Among the flights cancelled were British Airways BA472 to Barcelona and British Airways BA1430 to Edinburgh, both of which were due to depart at 6:15 a.
m. These early morning flights are among the first casualties of the storm, as strong winds and heavy rain are forecast to hit the UK, particularly affecting air traffic in the north and south of the country. Other flights that have been axed include British Airways BA552 to Rome at 6:50 a.
m. and British Airways BA304 to Paris at 7:10 a.m.
Additionally, the British Airways BA1472 flight to Glasgow, scheduled for 7:10 a.m., and the British Airways BA1370 flight to Manchester at 8:45 a.
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