Big freeze closes airports across the UK

A number of airports across the UK remained closed last night due to adverse weather conditions that are affecting the entire nation.

Airports including Gatwick, Bristol, Exeter and Blackpool were all closed as snow was cleared from the runways.

Other airports such as Heathrow, Birmingham, Luton and Southampton remained open but experienced long delays and many cancellations.

Stansted Airport claimed that flights would continue as normal but suggested that passengers should get at the airport early.

All other major airports across the UK remained open, despite experiencing delays and cancellations due to the adverse weather conditions which rocked the UK last night.

Management of Gatwick airport said they were working closely with airlines and business partners to re-open the runway as soon as it was safe to do so.

They advised passengers travelling form the airport in the next 24 hours to check their airline for the lastest flight information.

They continued by saying that they regret the disruption caused to passengers’ travel plans, but the safety and security of aircraft and passengers was the number one priority.

Easyjet cancelled over 70 services from airports such as Gatwick, Belfast, Bristol, Newcastle, Liverpool and Luton, while Southampton reopened after closing on Tuesday evening as weather conditions deteriorated in Hampshire.

Blackpool International and Exeter International Airport have also suspended flights.

Those seeking car rentals may also be advised that the big chill has managed to disrupt rail and roads across the country, especially in the South East, where the heaviest snow has fallen.

Train operators are running adjusted timetables as they struggle to deal with the freezing conditions.

These include East Coast, East Midlands, Chiltern Railways, First Great Western, National Express East Anglia, South West Trains, Southeastern, Southern and First Capital Connect.