Ryanair has warned passengers travelling to and from the UK on Sunday, 1 November, that flights are being delayed because of heavy fog. The airline said affected travellers would be contacted directly through its app, while others have been advised to monitor their flight information as weather conditions disrupt travel across parts of Britain.
The announcement follows a yellow weather warning from the Met Office covering 74 areas of the UK. Dense fog has reduced visibility to less than 100 metres in some locations, raising concerns about disruption to flights and other transport services. The warning was scheduled to remain in force until 10am, although fog could persist into the afternoon.
Ryanair Confirms Flight Delays and Advises Passengers To Monitor Updates
Ryanair published its travel notice at 4.37am on Sunday, confirming that adverse weather conditions were affecting services operating to and from the UK.
The airline stated: “Due to heavy fog, some flights to and from the UK are delayed today (Sun 1 Nov). Affected passengers will be contacted directly through the app. Passengers travelling through the UK should monitor the Ryanair app for the latest flight information.”
According to the Mirror, the airline had initially warned that some flights could face delays before its subsequent statement confirmed that services were already being affected.
The warning applies to passengers travelling through UK airports, although the airline’s published notice does not identify individual affected routes or specify how long delays might last.
Passengers have instead been directed towards the Ryanair app, where the company says those affected will receive information about their journeys.
The disruption coincides with widespread fog across several regions, including London, Birmingham, Nottingham and Hull. The affected area extends from Norwich in the east to Brighton in the south, reaching parts of east Wales and Somerset.
The Met Office has also warned that the conditions could affect buses, trains and ferries, with the possibility of flight cancellations alongside delays.
Met Office Warns Visibility Could Fall Below 100 Metres Across Affected Regions
The Met Office issued its yellow fog warning at 11.19pm on Saturday, 31 October, covering the period from midnight until 10am on Sunday.
According to WalesOnline, the warning includes parts of the East Midlands, East of England, London and South East England, North West England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber.
The forecaster explained: “Fog has developed widely and will persist across many areas into Sunday morning before slowly lifting and clearing.”
It added that visibility would vary considerably, with dense patches reducing visibility to less than 100 metres and making travel difficult.
Motorists have been advised to check road conditions, allow additional journey time and ensure their fog lights are working before setting off. Travellers using public transport have been encouraged to consult their operators for updates.
According to the Mirror, the latest Met Office forecast also indicates cloud and rain across parts of northern Britain, potentially spreading southwards, while other areas are expected to remain mostly dry with sunny intervals.
The fog warning follows a period of unsettled weather, during which Storm Austen and Storm Boelo contributed to England experiencing its wettest week in two years.
Despite that rainfall, extensive areas of the country remain officially in drought, with severe drought conditions affecting parts of the South West and Sussex.
The Met Office has emphasised that weather warnings can change as conditions develop, advising people to continue checking local forecasts. For Ryanair passengers, the airline’s app remains the designated source for information about affected flights.
